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

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Careers Stem Fom Hobbies , Hobby: n. An engrossing topic, plan, etc., to which one constantly reverts: also, an occupation or interest to which one gives his spare time. The Class of '91 gave the word ra whole different meaning, one that only pertains to them and the filling of their spare time. On the way through four years at Bishop Amat, students hoped to decide a career, and hobbies may have helped them. For some people, hobbies helped them relax and get away from all their problems. They were also goals for which to strive in the future. Collections were a primary source of interest. Items collected included stamps, books, stuffed animals, ,or al- most anything else. Freshman Claire Kleinedler commented, Collecting bumper stickers is ahobby I love. I sense away for them in the mail from radio stations. I also enjoy collecting and reading all of the V.C. Andrews horror novels. As soon as they come out in the bookstore I am the first in line to buy them. . Then there werethe people that V.C. Andrews novels are popular among many, and are an enjoyment to read and collect. As a hobby, reading can enhance your vocabulary and lead you into a Career as an author. Laura Newbern Christine Nguyen Debra Nieto Derrik Nishiyama Paul O'Brien James O'Hara Dawn Oberpriller Timothy Obregon Irene Olivera Robert Olivero David Ortega Richard Osuna Gilbert Palomares Susana Palomares Michael Parde Eileen Pascual Nlaricella Payan Monica Peralta 124 Students didnlt collect really anything, like freshman Kelly Andres. When she was asked what she collected, she said, I collect JUNK! I never throw anything away. I have things from the third grade and refuse to get rid oftthemf' Hobbies were fun and exciting. They showed the differences in people's taste and attitudes due to their great variety. Whether used for enjoyment, as an aid to a future career, or an infatuation for a short period of time, hobbies were one of the fun things in life. Theyfbrought out different traits and personalities in all who encountered them. Whether it was watching movies or reading a good book, hobbies were a way of expressing yourself. Expression of yourself comes out through your actions and ways and hobbiesiare an action that shows how you likelto have fun and enjoy yourself. They can characterize who you hang out with and to what group you belong to. Belonging is something everyone hopes to do in their life, and for a fresh- man and their first year of high school belonging means everything. Hobbies make you unique among your fellow students and put you in a category all your own. he New 'is xl N is ' so 2 if xi s