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

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lL A peek ln a classroom reveals an industrious group ol students. The central purpose of school, of course, is learning, and West Valley was a great place to learn. The academic superiority at West was evident as students scored well above the national average on the C.T.B.S., A.C.T., and S.A.T. tests. The outstanding staff at West aided students greatly in their quest for knowledge. The Social Studies, Math, English, and Science Departments provided the basics in academics along with college level courses for those who participated in the school's Advanced Placement program. The Vocational Edi and P.E. Departments were also an essential part of the West curriculum, and students had the opportunity to learn anything from badminton and archery to art and psychology. The A.C.D.C. was a valuable option for many, and students learned practical skills there such as accounting and auto body. While students were busy learning and teachers busy teaching other staff members kept everything running smoothly. The secretaries skillfully kept paperwork in order and aided the administration in their many duties while the counselors handled scheduling and assisted students for the present and the future. The nurse worked hard to keep students healthy while the librarians handled a wealth of information, from books to microfilm. Meanwhile, the administration kept all aspects of the school functioning from day to day, handling discipline and generally overseeing all school functions. All in all there was no doubt that West was an academically excellent school. With proud smiles Mrs. Seellger and food students Lori Nichols, Lora Skidmore, Denise Jonas and Vernon Smith pose with their Battle of Hastings cake. ACADEMIC FILE 197

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IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, WOLFPACK STUDENTS ARE THE BEST! DORIS RAY-SOCIAL STUDIES FRANCINE MEARS-ENGLISH DON DEWITT-MATH DEBORAH POMEROY-SCIENCE BEVERLY BYINGTON-VOCATIONAL TED DELEON-PHYSICAL EDUCATION-ELECTIVES EDUCATION-MUSIC BILL ROGERS-PRINCIPAL KATHY WEBB-ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 196 ADS

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