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

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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

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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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Home Ee Drivers Business Abov l aren' imer ' f William Ernst The only reason I get out of bed in the morning is that I can,t take it with mell' declares Mrs. Karen Heimer, a mother and West Valley's lone Home Eco- nomics instructor. He's never lost a student?l It sounds ominous but the risks are minimal as Mr. William Ernst has his Drivers Education classes under firm control. Something for everyone can be found in the reper- toire of Miss Karen Hagglund's hobbies. Sewing and crosscountry skiing are only a few of the favorites of this shorthand and general office practice instructor. The clatter of typewriters sounds as Mrs. Mattie Herning starts her classes. She fills the remainder of her day with music and knitting. Iii I A XV U' Karen Hagglund DMM my Alf xslt' ,ful A wx! -Un Q-' ml, oft! lNBclo Mattie Herning L. X337