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

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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

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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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Teachers are Ki i A Mr. Morrill explains the clay ' s assignment to his sci- ence class but is eager to hear the final bell and start his photography projects. by Roselie Vasquez He ' s a wizard of many worlds. Mark Morrill views the world through the lense of a Pentax K-1000. Pho- tography has become a vital part of his lifestyle. While teaching hu- morous, yet informa- tive science classes, and caring for his wife, and infant son, he takes pictures for pleasure, and occasionally for profit. His mind is a mind of fantasy and imagina- tion. Although photog- raphy began as a hob- by, it grew into a means of escapism. He, in his spare time, is a special occasion photographer in addition to snapping glamorous pictures for portfolios. Mr. Morrill reflects Photography cap- tures the beauty and reality of the moment. It is an endless joy for me to see those moun- tains, lakes, animals and events replayed over and over aga ' n. V by Lisa Wood I see the world through metaphoric glasses. Mrs. Brenda Borron finds this idea of being able to compare one thing in terms of another to be the most unique thing about her- self. Born in Ft. Stockton Texas, Mrs. Borron at- Mrs. Borron ' s zeal for Eng- lish and love of teenagers makes correcting essays a delighful duty. tended Texas Tech Uni- versity. It was there that she met the pro- fessor who influenced her work. He taught me to be creative and think things through. I had to use my brain, not simply memorize information. If I could influence my students, I would hope to help them dis- cover what they are, and how much they know. I want them to think for themselves! by Karma Cerda Para mi, la mentejo- ven es como un campo virgen y fertil para sem- brar buena semilla, said Spanish teacher of fourteen years, Mr. Jorge Velazquez. Translated, Velaz- quez is stating that young minds are like pristine fields in which to plant good seed. Outside of school, Velazquez participates in church activities. He also enjoys playing the Spanish guitar and trav- eling to such places as Puerto Rico and Can- cun, Yucatan in Mexico. Spending time with his wife, Connie, is one of Serlor Velazquez ' s pleasures. However, his ambi- tion is to teach. Pres- ently, he instructs two AP classes, noting that the program has been successful, attaining the highest percentage score in the district. I am pleased to be teaching here, Velaz- quez concluded. V by Sylvia Castro Though French is the only language he teach- es, Mr. Romeo is a man of many words in many different languages. Living in cosmopolitan capitals and the desire to communicate with others, stated Mr. Ro- meo, motivated him to learn six languages: French, Italian, Span- ish, Portuguese, Arabic and English. He enjoys reading, writing, re- search, photography, traveling and listening to classic, folkoric and Baroque music. He has traveled to France, Ita- ly, Mexico, Brazil, Ar- gentina, Germany, Greece and Peru . Mr. Romeo, however, loves the United States the most because this great country made possible for me to com- plete my higher educa- tion. V Extending a friendly hand, Mr. Romeo enjoys a swim to relax after a day of teaching.