Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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The Photography Club Officers are: (Left to Right) Brian Copeland — Vice President, Kevin Oura — Treasurer, Carlos Cruz — President, Victor Martinez — Secretary. The purpose of this club is to develop photographic skills among its members, by teaching them quality photographic techniques. Members are exposed to darkroom techniques, in terms of both developing and print- ing pictures. Their Christian Service project for the 1980-1981 year was to assist the residents at Santa Terasita, by wheeling them to church masses. »ch Club Officers: (Left to Right) Mark Lawrenz — Secretary, Robert lord — Treasurer, Suzy Stanzione — Vice President, and Ricky Cruz — entat Arms. he Speech Club allows its members the opportunity to ress themselves publically, and to develop their talents in ilic communication. Bishop Amat ' s speech club has par- )ated in a wide variety of speech competitions, and has been awarded high honors. There are many reasons for the high rate of success within the Speech Club. Much of this success can be attributed to the club moderator, Miss Patrice Stanzione, who has encour- aged and taught her students with devotion, and with caring. Together, the many members of this club have shown their intellect as well as abilities, to the many schools with which they compete. Clubs 67

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The Drama Club Officers are: (Left to Right) Cecily Knapp Younger — President. Secretary, Cassandra Hartman — Vice President. Colleen Thompson — Treasurer, Ten The Drama Club plays a major role at Bishop Amat. This year, the club increased its membership to 285 students, due to th overwhelming success of the theatrical productions. The club enables its members to learn such skills as acting, technical work lighting, set production, make-up and directing. TJ,- ' . The Creative Dance Officers are: (Left to Right) Suzy Schaeffer — President, Janet Grueter — Vice President, Tawny Holmes — Secretary, and Gretchen Lott — Treasurer The Creative Dance Club was estab- lished to promote a better understand- ing and appreciation of various dance styles. Through the weekly dance workshops, the members learn and share various techniques in a variety of forms. Their Christian service pro- ject was to entertain residents at a convalescent home, using the dance s kills they have learned together. 66 Clubs

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Latin Club Olficers: (Left to Right) Heather Philp — Secretary, Theresa McCarthy ■ chez — Vice President. President, Regina Airey — Treasurer, Mario San- The Latin Club is one of three foreign language clubs on campus. The club encourages its members to understand and realize the value of the Latin language. The motto of the Latin Club is Strive for the Stars. The members of this club participate in a variety of Christian Service projects, including volunteer work at Lan- terman State Hospital. French Club Officers: (Left to Right) Joanne Isabella — Vice President, Donna Tursini — Secretary Treasurer, Deliah Caban - dent. Presi- The purpose of the French Club is to provide a better understanding of the French language and its culture. Its beauty and color distinguish it from most other cultures, and the French Club would like to encourage stu- dents to experience this language at the celebration of the Mardi Gras, and the Cake of the Kings. 68 Clubs