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

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It is comforting to know that there is one way in which every- one of every race can commu- nicate, and that is through love; the most universal and contro- versial language of all. — Mr. Romeo t Maria Saldana (Francois) is enjoying the taste of French bread during a planned in-class meal. This was just one of the treats offered to the students in the course. Mr. Romeo, French teacher and head of the French club, captivates his class by demonstrating how a student should contort his mouth to create a specific sound. Students always find it amusing to attempt to mimick their teacher ' s many faces. Using marionettes such as the cuddly dog, Mr. Ainley. Spanish teacher, creates a broad picture of the Spanish culture. Students find the show entertaining and informa- tive. 240 Vargas Young

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It ' s great to see a student, who didn ' t speak a word of Eng- lish at first, graduate. — Mrs. Glee Gomez m Mrs. McCord explains a grammatical concept to her student, Peter Garcia. Level C focused more on grammar, while levels A and B zeroed in on learning the fundamentals. Maria Valenzuela concentrates on her studies dur- ing lunch. Often, students had to devote extra hours to their classes to pass them. m Gloria Nieto and Evelia Ramirez listen with atten- tive interest. With the responsibility of learning a new language also came the necessity to pay attention. Academics 239

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Leticia Vargas, Freshman Counsel- or Jorge Velazquez, Spanish Donna Vernola, HIP Aides Jeannle Weis, Career Center Teacher Donavon Weldenkeller, Custodian Kurt Westlmg. Math Martha Wetzel, Spanish Jerry Wheeler. Counselor 9-12, A- C Jerry White. History Jerry Witte, History, Boys ' Athletic Director Boby Wolfe, Math Shirley Wolfe, Registrar Esther Wolford, Library Media As- sistant John Wright, History Alan Young, Science N - - ' . Jessica Trumbell finds spreading butter onto a corissant to be quite a task. The meal was the idea of Mrs. Fields. Just another ex- ample of foreign culture. Imported Phraseology by Roselie Vasquez Bonjour, Hola, Gooten Tag, Hello! It is fascinating to greet someone in a foreign language. Learn- ing another language broadens a stu- dent ' s horizons. Often, his entire out- look on life can change. Many students learn much more than the foreign language they are studying. The country, culture, and geography from which the language originates are also studied and ex- plored. The flavor of another country can be experienced in the study of a foreign language. Students are given the opportunity to study French, German, and Span- ish. Besides learning the rudiments of the language, (grammar, reading, and phoenetics). Students are also taught about the customs, beliefs, and lifes- tyles of the foreign countries, and their people. Each instructor brings to life the at- mosphere in their own innovative way. Mr. Ainley, for example, uses mario- nettes in his puppet shows to express the Spanish culture. Mrs. Fields, on the other hand, prepares meals so that students can have a first hand taste of French cuisine. However, be- cause being there is the best way to experience a foreign culture, Mr. Ve- lasquez, Spanish teacher, is advising his students on preparations for a trip to Mexico. The Spanish enthusiasts would then have the opportunity to converse with native speakers and ab- sorb the sights and sounds of the Mexican cities. Becoming fluent in another lan- guage is a progressive step toward bettering oneself. It is necessary for acceptance into college, as well as communicating with foreign friends. V Academics 241