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

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Jumping Into Politics FREEDQM GF SPEECH The dynamic intellectual atmo- sphere of JSA provided its mem- bers with an opportunity to unite and voice their opinions on many important topics. Seeing that JSA had always been a very popular club at Aragon, president Chris- tine Malfanti set her sights on getting even more members and keeping the loyalty of people who already joined. The number of members totalled to an impressive fifty or so count. With such a large body of members, officers Linda Garcia, Cindy Gilligan, and Kristen Windell worked hard to prepare each person for the many activities they had planned. JSA met to debate or to discuss 90fJ s.A. future plans. At their meetings de- bates were usually on topics of less of a political nature. Debates on subjects students were more famil- iar with increased the number of participants during the discus- sions. What JSA members looked forward to most, however, were Fall and Spring State. At these overnight functions debators had more time to discuss political is- sues that effected the lives of ev- eryone. Fall State was held in San Francisco and Spring State in Sac- ramento. In this way, the outing provided a fun and productive field trip that members enjoyed. Debates were also held outside of Aragon such as at Stanford Uni- versity which JSA members at- tended. As many as twenty people attended these debates to discuss the 1986 elections and other sig- nificant political issues. The benefits one received from JSA were evident, as members learned more about politics and how it effected their lives. Public communication was also stressed as they practiced their oratorical skills. All of these and other op- portunities to take a stand took place in a friendly, responsible at- mosphere. Encouragingly, Chris- tine Malfanti concluded, It real- ly is a great and interesting learn- ing experience. K F-S'ig f.. .- ... Q gg Xu g , 4 . is V - S is .,-V - s. f 'sg - KN. .Q . sc 2 -zi- X '15 33 is . 5 ' Ml .i ,Qs--.., 5 ...Eg 1 iz Q iii p i . .... is Two young politicians check out the campaign pins- hoping someday maybe their pictures will be on them.

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SERVICE COMMISSION LUNCH SQUAD: Front Row: Chris Haesel, Doug Andrews, Alex Jun, Mike Jurgensen, George Pineda, Dave Hechim, Laura Hardy, Sarah Hurd. Second Row: Mike De Loia, Nick Sarles, Charlie Crouse, Dara Chafik, Tim Clarke, Sandy Ravens, Willy Garcia, Linda Valter, Albert Bernal, John Stiles, Annette Gennaro, Marty McMahon. Last Row: Brian Schuler, Dave Yarne, Dave Mathisen, Mike Jan- ney, Adrian Hines, Barry Steinmetz. THOSE HELPFUL HATS When In Doubt, Find A Hat! As you casually strolled to class, you passed several upperclassmen with red and black hats who ap- pear to be doing some sort of spe- cial job. Who were these people, and what were the hats for? You soon found out who they were when your locker jammed and you needed help fast. The hats meant help. The Aragon Service Commis- sioners were the selected group of upperclassmen who assisted other students by opening jammed lock- ers, directing them to classes, and making sure they weren't tardy to those classes. In addition to these important tasks, Commissioners supervised the campus and park- ing lot at lunch, and delivered no- tices and summons to classrooms during class. They contributed not only to Aragon and its campus, but to the community as well, making sure the litter problem was under con- trol, and setting good examples for other students. Commissioner Mike Janney remarked, Being on the Commis- sion really gives me an important feeling. It's good to know that I'm helping others and contributing to the school's prestige. Prestige was the key word as the Commis- sion, under Mr. Leydig, strove to make already smooth roads smoother for the students and fac- ulty of Aragon. Commissioners give their undivided at- tention during a meetingl? Get to work! You guys have only fifty fT10I'9 tf3Sl l C6.I'lS to Llpln COITlITlal'1dS Service Commission advisor, Donald 1:fOntROW'. Barbara Hammedt LBSILROW Leydig' Jeff Ficara, Greg Tateosian, Joey Heath

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will M, Q ef V , As president, Christine Malfanti is on top of the political scene, and plans to make sure the members of JSA are too. Politics prove to be fascinating as teacher Mr. Kennedy intently looks on. Lunchtime meetings are an important part of JSA- they are the perfect time to get up to date on all the current issues.