Westminster High School - Citadel Yearbook (Westminster, CA)

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t@M oaDK Mi To most, education was an obligation that students at Westminster chose to accept as they progressed through high school. Individuals were motivated through interesting courses and subject matter — and through awareness that their future would depend largely on self-motivation. Many teachers and counselors established an atmosphere in which learning became an enjoyable experience and a coveted goal. We found, within ourselves, a desire for learning and discovering new interests. ' Mi i- Opening — 1 I

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OoJ. ' ;sj X 1 oJ k- -- - 3e wO ' AyL ' . ' ' .- J-. V ' : - - oocL3jjJi: , JuiLJvj . io■ ' ' ' lJ ms iMmi s mm The basic goal of a school is probably described best as the preparation of students for the outside world, the world beyond the comforts of familiar people and circumstances. Westminster provided us with curriculum required for high school graduation, but also gave us something m ore: a chance to decide what we could do best in life. Special pro- grams were offered to help students determine career direc- tions that would suit individual interests and needs. The Career Guidance Center, Work Experience Office, Job Placement Center, counselors, homeroom advisors and informative representatives from various colleges offered all students the opportunity to make their own, highly personal- ized graduation plans. Opening — 13