We were recently notified of the passing of Catherine Nugent, Head of the Department for Home EC, on September 20, 2010 at the age of 93. Many of the students at Amador were taught how to plan meals, shop for the meal, and cook the meal. Later were were put behind a sewing machine and taught to sew. Looking back, I think this was very beneficial to so many girls (and boys) for our survival. She retired in 1982 and is survived by many friends. 

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