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

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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.

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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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people too!? by Linda Yokoi Spending one hour and fifteen minutes be- hind the wheel each morning, Gail Brunell, home economics teacher, commutes daily from her home in Los Angeles. My husband is in school at UCLA and will be graduating in June, Brunell explained. That ' s why we live in L.A. Brunell chose to work at Saddleback be- cause of the atmo- sphere. ' ' I looked around at the other schools, but I felt most comfortable at this school. With her extra time, Brunell enjoys sewing. I did a lot of work on my own wedding and made my dress. she concluded. I like chal- lenges like that. V Newly wedded to David Brunell. dental major at UCLA. Mrs. Brunell says of her marriage, there have been no major surprises yet by Ineke Stoneham As students listen to explanations of psy- chology or details of U.S. History, none could guess that before teaching, Mr. Aday ' s career and lifestyle were very different. Before becoming a teacher, Mr. Aday was a Disneyland ride opera- tor, a newspaper gener- al manager, and a min- ister. After spending four years in the semi- nary, he decided to pur- sue a teaching career rather than ministry. I liked young people and Acting as an ordained min- ister. Mr. Aday gives seniors some food for thought at graduation. wanted to help and be helped by them, ex- plains Mr. Aday. Mr. Aday incorpo- rates the knowledge he received from his past experiences into his present occupation to make his lessons more intriguing and stimulat- ing for his students. V by Linda Yokoi I liked being a high school person. I re- member what it was like — all the excite- ment, laughter, stress, and even heartbreak. Actually, I ' m a teenager at heart! Her love for students and literature establish a kind of second home Mrs. Lammers. whose main priority is her family, en- joys spending quality time with daughter Beth, son Greg, and husband Fred. for Christine Lammers, who tries to cultivate in her students an inter- est and enthusiasm for English. Literature is a wealth of neverending subjects, Lammers explained. Discussing relevant topics found in literature and composi- tion is stimulating and fun! My students are ' my kids. ' even if for only one hour a day, she added, I hope I can be a positive role model and can encour- age a love of learning in each of them. V Science teacher Tom Glenn spends his leisure time photographing unique sub- jects with his sophisticated photography equipment. by Albert Harnden Could you imagine being so tall that you have to sit in the back seat in order to drive? Science teacher, Tom Glenn can. At 6 ' 8 , Glenn has to watch for door jams and has heard every tall joke there is. But I have the advantage. In crowds I can see over every- one. Surely basketball is a past time. No, I really don ' t play — maybe a couple of years while in high school, but that ' s all. A favorite hobby is pho- tography, I really en- joy hiking and taking pictures of animals. His most recent shot was one of cows in Chi- ne I ' ll never live that one down, he laughs.y