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

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Esteban Rodriguez Monica Rodriguez Yolanda Rodriguez Michael Rogers Gilbert Rojo Linton Romero as Serena Ruggiero X Bryan Ruiz George Ruiz Edward Rust iviarieei sabiiio Carmeia Rutger ' A ..... . guru s ' ir .:::s5EEs:x-: vs, iq E E N will X R . ,,,. is s . . . gi E xX A X S sg if Ss E .5 X ee X Fig! if . What Goes Up Niust Come Down After finally reaching the top in eighth grade, all troubles seemed to be over. Of course, this was not true. Un- fortunately, most found out the hard way. After graduating from junior high, newcomers found themselves thrown into high school, branded with the name, dare I say, the F word freshman! No longer did the glorious days of the eighth grade exist, but the dark ages of freshman year reigned. It would take three more years before they would again be at the top and rule the school as seniors, provided they sur- vived. During the first weeks, the freshmen had to learn and get accustomed to all the basic rules of high school. Getting used to all the changes was a challenge. Freshman David Rodriguez explained, ln junior high, it was really easy. I got Freshmen in an algebra class raise their hands in confidence showing they are sure of the answer. Freshmen learned that participation was an im- portant factor. 126 Students up in the morning, went to my first period, and since I was in Catholic school, all my classes were in the same building. Suddenly, there were adjust- ments. I had a locker and books of my own and I had to change classrooms. It was sort of like starting all over again from the top of the heap, to only being a freshman. All wasn't bad, however. There were various activities and other fun things in which to look forward. First in line was the freshman orientation meeting. Trying out for sports and joining clubs were also added to the list. With all these events occurring, it was quite dif- ficult for freshmen to keep their grade point average at a projected level. Just like other major life changes, most tol- erated and adapted to the new environ- ment set before them. Eventually, the freshmen earned their place in school. As time passed they gained a new level of spiritual, so- cial, and intellectual development. Some freshmen began to understand the importance of God in their lives. Others gained new and special friend- ships that could last a lifetime. A few finally started discovering and under- standing their true identities. Most im- portantly, freshmen played a very sig- nificant role in the school family. Why without them, a major source of enter- tainment for the upperclassmen would be lost! But even the seniors were once freshmen, and ina few years, they too would have their turn guiding the fu- ture generations of freshmen through their first year of high school. s s s s 3 sa i i 5' .. . i.