Anaheim Union High School - Colonist Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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Aerospace group earned attention UNDER the direction of Colonel Kane and Sergeant McKee the AFJROTC program was led by capable leadership. Taking one day excursions to March, Edwards and Georgia Air Force Bases, the company learned some of the techniques by watching. Highlighting the year various members went to Camp Pendleton for a three-day survival trip Feb. 10-13, where they applied themselves to newly acquired knowledge. To make money they held car washes, had a booth at Cinco de Mayo, sold cards and detergent. Participating in various parades and acting as color guards at our football games, the junior ROTC program provided its members with good experience in the military field. TOP: A. LeBeau, C. Cummings, M. McDaniel, D. Walschott, M. Sweeney, T Thompson, S. Visnovits. BOTTOM: R. Collell, D. Wilson, J. Smith, C. IVIartin K. Merril, R. Shimer, R. Lopez, C. Corder, G. Flores, and K. Linderoth. Ross Lopez, John Huvler, and Gloria Flores look on enthusiastically to learn about the many details of a model plane, discussed by Sgt. McKee. The students prospered by having Sgt. McKee ' s experience and leadership during class time lj TOP ROW: C. Corder, R. Welson, K. Senderoth, J. Huvler, Sgt. McKee. SECOND ROW: R. Lopez, E. Flores, K. Merril, C. Martin, D. Wilson. KNEELING: R. Shimer, D. Chandler, J. Smith, G. Conoway. These people vuere just some of the ROTC programs students. Tuesdays required them to wear uniforms. J6 - ROTC Diane Walschott got a promotion during a specii lorination, to a squadron leader by Mark Gillmore! Promotions were a big event for all of the member

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Changes in a new era cActivities THERE were many changes on the colony calendar this year, as well as traditional activities. Home- coming, Prom, Sadie Hawkins, and Big Bop returned successfully, but new dances arrived such as a Halloween masquerade ball, and Canned Food Drive Christmas dance. Spirit Week saw New dress days and af- ternoon contests. The new plans included a Jungle Day, in which gorillas and safari hun- ters roamed the campus; Western Day when stu- dents depicted Anahi ' s cross- town rival West- ern; and Little Kid Day when babies in diapers came to Anahi in the form of sophs, juniors, and seniors. Also held during the Fall of the year was the drama ' s presentation of Prison- er of Second Avenue, followed by theirSpring musical production of The King and I. The Drama Department also sponsored Bong Show, a take-off on the tele- vision series the Gong Show, in which stu- dents displayed talents. John Goddard repayed a visit to Anaheim ' s campus with films from Turkey and the Nile. Goddard ' s films have taken Colonists to the severe winter snows and ex- treme altitudes of Mt. Everest to the harsh heat and dense forests of the Amazon. The Colony has welcomed Mr. Goddard for many years, and are looking forward to see- ing him next year for another exciting adventure in a for- eign land with strange but interesting cultures. Goddard is known throughout the world for his educational films and narations which he has given throughout the country. The Varsity A or- ganized the Superstars Week for its second year debut. The Izzy Dizzy relay, and the basket- ball throw were new en- tries in the week-long festivities. The GAA started two new activities, a Mother Daughter and a Father Daughter rec night. The girls enjoyed the com- pany of their parents at the annual Father Dau ghter and the Mother Daughter banquet. Anaheim saw the cre- ations of a great many activities. A new era entered the spirit of the campus with the close of the Bicenten- nial and the beginning of the Tricentennial. A whole new era of acti- vities is in store for Anaheim in ' 78. Mr. John Motzkuswill be returning as activities direc- tor and will supply his valuable experience to a new student council. New ideas will be created into well planned and executed activities for the student body. A new cabinet and a new class will enter in a new era. ACTIVITIES DIVISIONAL - 15

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;,M.Si»ee«ey,T. Smilk.C.Manm, nd K. LimJera . laslically !0 iKi (ee.Hiitu !! (kifinjcteiiw- Elite Mozarters entertained well HAVING an exceptionally busy year, Mozart Choir with its 25 nnennbers started off by pick- ing out their officers. Paulette Monahan, president; Joe Voss, vice president; Gayla Swenson, secretary treasurer; and Mike Seymour, publicity. Then it was getting students in the holiday mood by presenting a Thanksgiving program. Christmas was the time for the Holiday in Music presentation at the Anaheim Con- vention Center, in which all the high schools in the Anaheim District participated. Raising money includ- ed having many egg sales and having a booth at Anahi ' s great Mardi Gras Carnival. During second semester the group practiced for festivals at Newport Beach and they also sang at convalescent hospitals, shopping malls, women ' s luncheons, and the Spring Concert. Mozart was held 3rd period, during that time they spent going over songs for different competitions and concerts. Standing instead of sitting re- ceived better results in the harmony. They worked hard the v hole year. TOP ROW: Patty Wallace, Roger Hardin, Olivia Sotelo, Lisa Detanna, Robin Buttrum, Robert Sheesly, Claudia Methery, Ray Torres. Bob Miranda, Cassie Miller, Sharon Sabo, Kevin Rapp. SECOND ROW: Jeffrey Jones, Stacy Hollister, Maria Avila, Mike Seymour, Mandy Wil- loughby, Gayla Swenson, Joe Voss. FRONT ROW: Brian Bez, Tim Slenker, Mary Johnson. The Mozart Choir had a very active singing year. ,ilof « ' John Walker played the piano, directed, advised, and made sure that the different group levels were ready for their many performances in 1976- ' 77. CHOIR - t7