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

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Z wa' ,ii- ia-.izl sf -h winner M5 93 Communciation with the entire stu- dent body was the goal of the Student Senate. Because of the opening of this channel, the average student was able to increase their involvement in school activities. This seemed logical since the organization, consisting of homeroom presidents from all grade levels and club presidents, accomplished their main goal by interacting with all 1773 students through homeroom. Working together enabled the A.S.B. officers, as well as the administration, to find out what students really wanted. According to junior Raymond Watts, Student Senate was a place where all the stu- dents' views were heard. Each member of the team tried their utmost to secure this valuable information from their peers. Feedback was the best method to ac- complish this objective. Regular weekly homerooms provided the main thrust. Mr. David Medina, the Student Senate moderator, stated, Since at homeroom it was peer asking another peer, the stu- dents were not afraid to express their real opinions. The homeroom presi- dents presented ideas for upcoming events. They asked questions on mat- ters such as the Marathon dance and class Masses. It worked because the Une Way T0 Ubtaln Real Uplnions ls To el Personal tution had a say in what happened at their functions. One such function was the Thanksgiving Mass held on Wednesday, November 25, organized by Sister Francette and said by Father Jim Anguiano. The students had asked for a Liturgy in line with their ideas- they received one. Student Senate was a fruitful exper- ience for each member. Junior Floren- cio Umel admitted, Student Senate helped in that it gave me an opportuni- ty to learn leadership skillsf' While the Student Senate was not a perfected or- ganization, in the opinion of most of the members, it was definitely a good way to learn more about responsibility while enjoying the actual work. All of these activities added up to one thing, a more complete year for all the students. Throughout the year, Student Senate strove to bridge the gap between the administration and the rest of the school. Not only did the school benefit, but the people involved did as well. They each developed skills which would prove their value in the course of time. The most important, however, was being able to bring about organiza- tion, cooperation, and communication to all individuals. Who knows? One of them may lead our country one day. heart and soul of this learning insti- g . . 3 , I Homeroom presidents: Front row: Michael Velasco, Melissa Michoie Figueroa, Dominic Black, Naomi Walker, Wendy Ham, Yvonne Salcido. Second row: Monic Granados, Natalie Mendoza, Talalemotu lli, Roxanne Sotello, Angel Prado, Joseph Montoya. Patricia Jansen, Mr. David , Merian Ascio. Third row: Erik Armstrong, Jacob Strana, Michael Ford, Davi Jessica Obando, Tameka McCray, Louie Ruiz, Shari Del Rosario, Elisa Negrete. Fourth row: Charles Cook, Mary Szalonek, Greg Mann, Fran mond Watts. Michelle Arias, Dwane Finlay Cheryl King Sanford Jones 170 Organizations ' ' ' Club presidents: Front row: Florencio Umel, Gregg Kasten, Tamara Mello. Second row: Lester Lam, Tameka McCray, Jennifer Kusnierz, Mr. David Medina. Third row: Angel Prado, Mike Sutton, Luis Fletes. Colette Johnson, Marian Frantz, Mark De La Rosa.

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ff Junior Michelle Alba jots down some ideas to present for an upcoming council meeting. As a W public information commissioner, she frequently thought of ways to improve student body gov- jj erning as well as relations. -i 'Il l r, K Senior Chris Oropeza puts last minute touches on the minutes for a meeting. As athletic com- missioner, he represented the athletic teams and organizations to the A.S.B. Senior Peter Liu listens to comments on the sub- ject of participation in club activities. Establishing good relations with the club officers helped to sx X x make his job much easier. blic information commissioners Cbottom to topbz Seniors Miles Masat- Athletic commissioners: Seniors Therese Petrovick, Marti Hoye, Kevin gu and Reina Hernandez, junior Vanessa Rosano, senior Regina Mercado, Sherwood, and Christopher Oropeza. iior Michelle Rodriguez, senior Jessica Jacquez, and junior Michelle Alba. Dance, Club, Public Information, and Athletic Commissioners 169

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The club officers pledge their dedication to im- prove student activities at the installation of offi- cers. These people served as a major force in attaining Student Senate goals. Homeroom presidents seniors Cecilia Salcido, Naomi Walker, and Wendy Ham wait their turn to be officially sworn in as members of Student Sen- ate. body. relaxation and fun. Senior Patricia Jansen and junior Michael Sutton do their best to absorb the day s agenda at one of the weekly meetings They were responsible for conveying important ideas to the student Senior Lester Lam serves during a Student Sen ate-Student Council volleyball game The picnic was an opportunity for members to have some