Sierra High School - Oracle Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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l be . Miss Darla Bonomit Mathematics l if Freshman 'Class Miss Claire Danneskiold Senior English Student Assembly Mr. Carl Fox Senior Problems C.S.F. Mr. Dwuine Ganyo Dance Club Coaching Miss Sylvia Georgeff Mathematics I Girls' League Mr. Arthur Roessel Senior Problems Student Court Mr. Jack Landis Department Head Mr. Mahlon Conly Senior Problems Mr. Paul Davis Mr. Lon Craven Boys' Physical Education Coaching Mr. Armando Del Torto News Sfgff Senior Problems Cub Reporting F-T-A Public Relations I fix U I 1 xf Q 1 Counseling To the incoming freshman, high school can be a frightening experience. The English Orien- tation Departments first and foremost function is to orient and accustom the incoming freshman to high school lite, and to give him a solid background in the basic skills of English. The sec- i 4'v if English Orientation classes receive vocational talks. An important part of the freshmen program. ENQLBH CRENTATYFI and semester of the course is devoted to the study ot ancient history. ln the hands of the capable instructors, the civiliza- tions of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome come alive, and show the student how great empires were built on the ashes ot stone- age carnpfires.

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Advanced Art students practice drawing living models. Q l' I Did you ever have one of those days when you're all thumbs? Miss Setsuko Nakamura ing I, ll Activity and Service Points Mrs. Mina Pierce Office Machines Girls' League ART From simple things such as paint and canvas come beautiful and exquisite works of art. But it takes a third ingredient, a catalyst, to bring forth the mag- nificent from the simple. Provid- ing this third ingredient is the purpose of Sierra High School's Art Department. Students are given the opportunity to create and express themselves in all media, including sculpture, tex- tiles, drawing, mosaic, and painting. Students have a chance to show their work and enter many contests which come up during the year. E3 SINESS EDUCATIV N Miss Jean Carson Bookkeeping I, II Typing I Mr. Edward Meacham Shorthand l Audio-Visual Mr. Richard Hovelsrud Shorthand II F.B.L,A. BUSINESS EDUCATION S i e r r a H i g h School's Business Education Depart' ment covers five general areas: Sec- retarial, Office Pro- cedures, Merchan- dising, and General Office Training, The Miss Carolyn Viens Typing I Usherettes courses provide vo- cational tra i ning and give knowledge and skills which students will fi n d useful in their per- sonal I i v e s. Mr. Bobby Wyroff Business Practice I fnllnna T..,.:.....

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'19 Pu It ah :lj Mrs. Harriet Brust Study Hall Pep Club HOME ECONOMICS This year Sierra High School has three closses in Home Economics, Home' making I, Homemaking II, which is offered to Iunior and Homemaking III, which is offered to junior and senior girls only. Cookl ing, dress making, and in- terior decorating were ine cluded a m a n g several courses in this department. One ofthe most enioyable and interesting p roiects was the preparing ofa full course turkey dinner. Mrs. Phyllis Weyand Department Head Advanced Clothing Mrs. Ann Stanfreld Jr. Red Cross Homemaking I, III INDUSTE If-XL F FTS .-1 The preparation of appetizing and nutritious food is only one of the many areas covered by the Home Economics Department. Mr. Roger Beam Vocational Auto Shop Ski Club Woodworking is a basic skill that all students in Industrial Arts are taught during their first months in beginning classes. Mr. Charles Horns Woodshop I, II Finance Committee Mr. Elvar Jensen Welding l, II Industrial Arts Club Mr. Clifford Faye Auto I Finance Committee Mr. Donald Poucher Mr. Clifford Powers Mr. Robert Wiggins General Metal I, II Mathematics I Radio I, ll Industrial Arts Club Beginning Printing Radio Club Mr. Marion Ellis Mechanical Drawing Junior Class Advisor INDUSTRIAL ARTS For the future medianic or carpetter, or any stu- dent who likes to work with his hands, the Siena High School Industrial Arts Department provided valu- able experience and skills. Mr. William Laverty Handicrafts AFT Club buch varied courses as welding, printing, auto shop, drafting, and ma- chine shop are offered. In all courses, students are given the opportunity to work with the latest tools and equipment. 21