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

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The Big Payoff UNIFICATIO Unite as defined in Wester's Dictionary is to bring together as to form a whole or to combine people in interest, attitude, or ac- tion. Union was a key word in the name Black Student Union be- cause it worked to unite all black people for their personal benefit. Founded at Aragon in 1982, the B.S.U. has been a great asset, not only to it's members, but to the high school community. The club of approximately twenty, infor- mally met each Wednesday at lunch to share new ideas and plan various events. During the meet- ings, much emphasis was put on the importance of education and the rewards of one's hard work. The B.S.U. realized that they were the world, and that they were the children who could make a better day fand worldl if they just started giving. Undoubtedly, the Union gave by sponsoring school and dis- trict wide events while also financ- ing scholarships and trips for mem- bers to Close-Up. Under the direc- tion of Mrs. Swann, and presi- dent, senior Anthony Nelson, the Union held various fundraisers to finance their activities. Among their activities, was the planning of a conference held at Aragon where the members of other B.S.U. clubs in the district could get to know each other and share their interests. From the start, the Black Stu- dent Union was successful and proved that working as a team is useful and effective in reaching higher achievements in life. Black Student Union officers with teacher advisor Mrs. Swann. The year brought an influx of new members and officers. 94fB su. President, Anthony Nelson, demonstrates the vitality neces- sary to be the leader of a student club. r--i -..W ,,.- ,,,.s,m,,.,: ?wWW--M.-w...,..t,,,,M M' A i f.,,,,-A-m..-.-.-,,...

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Model United Nations Promotes Awareness NATIO AL UNITY Learning about our world and eing aware of its strengths and eaknesses were two of the main goals of the Model United Nations. Headed by club president Gary Gross, the M.U.N. members learned about procedures of the b w United Nations, debated current political and foreign issues, and at- tended a conference held in San Francisco. According to member Sarah Magoffin, I had fun and learned about world issues I would have otherwise been unaware of. The club gave students an op- portunity to experience issues ar- gued in a political atmosphere and to learn what they could do to help promote National Unity. Yes, the one and only . . . members of the Model United Nations club Why are you laughing? This is a nuclear war we're talking about here! Model United Nations f 93

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Though sometimes the enthusiasm of members wanned, Anthony was always ready with his reassuring smile. Veteran advisor Mrs. Swann, was always handy with helpful hints on how to run the club, as well as fundraisers and coun- ty-wide conference! Mrs. Swann is obviously proud of the hard work and dedication of B.S.U. mem- bers. l 4- ' ,Ng