West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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New to Westis x and y department, Mr. Mark Des- inger finds diversion in outdoor activities such as hunt- ing and fishing. Always remembered for his appropriate role as the slightly looney Teddy in the local production of Ars- nic and Old Lace , Mr. Don DeWitt uses his theatrical flair to make his math classes a unique experience. Fascinated by numerous subjects including math- matics, vocal music, and languages, Mrs. Edwina Rod- requez finds that her most rewarding hobby is helping others. A math and skiing whiz, Mr. Morgan Reed also par- ticipates actively in dramatics. Often heard in the halls between classes, Mr. Reed sings in many of the Light Opera productions. A familiar face from the ,77 Student teaching staff has returned this year as a Basci Math, Algebra, and Earth Science instructor. Mr. Mathew J. Steffes is also involved in the class of '8l. Favored as a munchie by Mr. Richard Tarkiainen, pepper and sausage sandwiches give Mr. Tark the energy he uses in coaching the class of '78, and the Wolfpack hockey team. Keeping numerous cross-country runners bounding over hill and dale, is coach Mr. Robert Sprague. This math and physics instructor also runs the Key Club. Mr. Robert Sprague. vylzpp . V ,A X, at . X And Y Departments X t ,-X ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Mark Desinger. ABOVE RIGHT: Mr. Mor- gan Recd. BELOW: Mr. Don DeWitt exclaims Yes, Leroy, algebra. 'P My ? 3 vaaafnu I . X QQ ,,gg, , L . , .. , ..,,. Q ,tx ,,: .5 ,K .K bifflufffz- Xa- Mrs. Edwina Rodrequez and a new member of the science depart- ment, Mr. Matt Steffes.

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An assistant football and wrestling coach describes Mr. Dubowski. Mr. Dubowski has numerous interests, including hunting, fishing, and his wife. Justice will not prevail until those who are not in- jured feel as indignant as those who are, comprises the favorite quotation of Mrs. Doris Ray. Mrs. Ray is the Advanced Placement Program Coordinator. Czar of the Chess Club, Mr. Richard Korvola would like to make a return trip to Russia. He directs any unspent energy to sawing and chopping wood. 5 . Department head, Mrs. Doris Ray.

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A i .,...,.,-.,.. T l ABOVE: Mr. Ed Benson and department head Bill Lambert. fl ABOVE: Mr. Richard Tarkiainen gets to thc point. BELOW: Better luck next year, comments Mr. .lim Walker. Super Sub Mrs. Karol Thompson digs into earth and physical sciences. Mrs. Thompson can be frequently found engrossed in an Asimov work. President of the Fairbanks Education Association, chemistry teacher Deborah Pomeroy, The Pom , tells of her pilgrimage to her home,' castle in England and her jaunts to the Galapagos Islands. Affectionately referred to as the Old Goat , Mr. James E. Walker gets his kicks from his zoology botany, and A.P. Biology classes. An experienced wildlife photographer and register- ed guide, Mr. Willard D. Lambert's interests are pro- jected in his Alaskan Mammals and Life Science cours- es. 1 ABOVE: Mrs. Karol Thompson. BELOW: People, l have n low boiling point . . informs Ms. Deborah Pomeroy. 5 2 5 . l