Aragon High School - El Tesoro Yearbook (San Mateo, CA)

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1' QU Q ' . STUDENT BODY OFFICERS: Nick Sarles ltreasurerl, Barbie Pacchetti KPresi- dentl, Connie Sullivan lVice-Presidentl, Christine Crosby lsecretaryl. iiee xg? iv W, gs K A The student government holds meetings in classrooms during lunch sometimes, People can eat while they meet. . ' ' R . F' 2 All student government members includ- ing second period class representatives, attend mass meetings that are held regu- larly,

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84fS GOVERNMENT A LA ARAGON STYLE People Power Presents Rallies, dances, contests, games and discussion of student concerns filled the spring semester as stu- dent government promoted ac- tion! After undergoing a major re- organization process, the student government proved that it does give students power. lt improved upon methods of getting the whole student body involved, thus revi- talizing school spirit, and pride. We want to do things for the stu- dents, explained Christine Cros- by, Student Body Secretary. To get increased involvement the or- ganization of student council was expanded and it provided for stu- dents to take on large roles.q- . Major concerns as SADD, Stu- dents Against Drinking and Driv- ing, were discussed. Special stu- dent services as the Friday morn- ing donut sales were created. Ac- tivities Commission provided the entertainment through most lunch time activities, like contests and games which got students in- volved. New commissions within Activities Commission guaranteed success. For instance, a commis- sion solely for publicity was cre- ated, making sure communications occurred. Unity also played a key role. The Student Activities Council, CSACD allowed the leaders of orga- nizations to meet and share ideas so everyone worked as one. And to insure the opportunity for ex- pression of student views a sugges- tion box and evaluation of activi- ties were distributed. 'iWe are en- thusiastic about action, was the overall response by student gov- ernment members. This enthusi- asm flowed throughout Aragon creating great vitality! - i -. . - A is T 'ilk' ,5 A 55 , ,,. :.r::--, C. . 3 iii gs N 5 Ns 1 - 1 pring Student Government f sf, i V 2 iss N Q, Q ss iw X X. X Aragon's student body officers head a meeting in the Little Theatre to discuss school maters. Student government members listen in- tently and take notes on what is being said, Hey you, the one with the hat, stop goofing off!

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School Spirit Sparkles ENTERTAINMENT AT YOUR SERVICE Welcome to Aragon I-ligh's en- tertainment company, the spectac- ular Activities Commission. You were guaranteed an event-filled stay at Aragon as the experienced commission acted as your enter- tainment guide. Recent history showed that un- der the direction of Linda Valter and Christine Crosby, the mem- bers of the commission accom- plished their ambitious goals of Much of the Activities Commissionls time is spent in meetings for planning events. The Halloween CompetitionfRally was one such activity planned by the Commis- sion. 86 Activities Commission generating spirit among Aragon- ians and promoting pride in the school. Not only did the commission work together, but the whole school worked as one. School uni- ty was accomplished because the commission instilled a new plan where all class presidents joined in the planning and leading of the various activities. The calendar consisted of on- going rallies and dances in center court and the gym. Athletics, held on the field and in the gym, was also courtesy of the Activities Commission. It organized the Sport-a-Thon, the major fun- draiser for sports. Activities Com- mission furthermore was capable of successfully organizing big events, such as the annual Grid. They became tradition starters as the commission began Home- S?