Sierra High School - Oracle Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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Mr. Thomas Whifb Mr. Neil Benner Mr, Harold Frey Mr. Edward Koehler x l Q' . I FVBVWCIY l. ll, Ill German I, ll, III Latin I, Il, Ill s -' F h Cl b ' I' h A ' L'f , renc U Semor Eng 'S mencan Ie Foreign Language classes practice their newly acquired skill Mrs. Helen Koenig Spanish I World Cultures LANGUAGE in blackboard drills. Mr. Glen Marble P Ax wr Sf .izf:g:i'.!.e. . Pl' Cl L FOREIGN LANGUAGE lt is possible for a visitor to the Sierra High School campus to step from the Gran Villa of Madrid to the Boulevards of Paris, and to the Inns ot old Heidelberg iust by entering the Foreign Language Building. Gaily decked with pictures, posters, and artifacts, the rooms provide an ideal setting for the students to learn and speak the language ot their choice. Along with the study of the language, the students learn of the culture of the country through records, films, and guest speakers. Y Librarian Spanish I, ll, lll Spanish Club M... Mr. Joseph Foary Mr. Marion Frasier Algebra I Algebra I, ll Varsity Club Math and Engineering Club Pl AT i-I MATHEMATICS The iob of Sierra High School's mathematics department is a large one. Teaching students to under- stand the complex machinery of higher mathematics requires many hours of preparation forthe instruc- tors. Proof that this iob is being cap- ably handled by both instructors and students is shown by the great num- bers ot students who have success- fully completed courses in Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Mr' warmn Harlan M'- 'lack Pfllmow Learning to use the slide rule is one of the projects undertaken by the stu- Plone Geometry Algebra If ll dents ofthe Mathematics Department. F.T.A.

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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

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NUS C Mr. Stanley Cotter Orchestra Advanced Band Mu sic hath charms! Sierra High School's Music De- partment has work- ed hard this year at its iob of filling the Spartan schedule with music. Many different organiza- tions have been ac- tive - the choir, band, pep band, orchestra, mixed chorus, concert glee, and sextet. The var- ious groups have a chance to pool their talents in the Christ- mas Program, and again in the Spring Concert. Pi-IYSICAL EDUC!-XTIC N is . ,, .F . ., I lil . 'Q'---.. Mixed Chorus Sierra High School's Symphonic Choir performed at several fine as- semblies during the year. 9 T? - N . g Q l. l l I l Miss Betty May Miss Verla Bateman Mr. Robert Dugard Drill Teflm G-AA. English Orientation Freshman Class Adviser Mr. Clement Hendrick Mr. Eugene Grohs Mr. Gerald Haines , , Department Head Woodshop I, II American Life I General Agriculture Regents si' 4' X ' ,,, V 1:7 l if N... I i- F Varsity Club .-.l Mr. Jack Fair Varsity Club The physical fitness of Sierra High School's students is the concern of this, one of the school's largest de- partments. A great variety of activities is offered, which keep both male and female students in top physical shape. Competition, both in- tra-mural and intra-league, is open to any student wish- ing to participate. When the Victory Flag flies, it empha- sizes the day to day routine of the coaches, instructors, and students of the Physical Education Department, f D, -. C if MF l l l l l. Miss Helen Keith Miss Louise Van Dommelen Co ed fo I Y. .fl hl hi. hr d h f Physical Education Department Head American Life ,UCCI no IUCN' les Ig Ig e 1 e year or the Students of the Physical Education Department. Girls' Athlet