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

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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

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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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With the great diversity of clubs that were offerod, it was quite difficult to affiliate oneself to a particular club or organziation. A few from which to choose were the Lacidem, Recreation, Appetite, and Design fR.A.D.J, Junior Statesmen of America CJ.S.A.J, and Al- gemat clubs. These organizations were a source of developing new friendships. They also offered an alternate dimen- sion to the monotonous life of academ- ics. For those students who wished to en- ter the medical field, or just wanted to help others, Lacidem Club was the one to join. They arranged for a Blood Mo- bile to collect donated blood from the students and faculty. In addition, the club sponsored the Thanksgiving canned food drive to assist the Little Sisters of the Poor. They even orga- nized and offered instructions for Car- dio Pulmonary Resuscitation CC.P.R.J classes. If this organization didn't appeal to the taste of some students, they may have chosen the R.A.D. Club. This club explored such areas as gourmet foods, fashion, interior design, and self im- provement. During the course of the year, they had guest speakers who spoke about experiences in modeling. The club members also dined at fine restaurants, took gifts to the Delhaven Lacidem Club officers: Senior Leroy Blea, vice president: ienior Guadalupe Sanchez, treasurer: Mrs. Maria Tillitson, moderatorg senior Marla Rossi, secretaryg and senior Leticia Sanchez, president. 172 Organizations New Friends Enjoy Solves While Sharing omething In Common Community Center during the Christ- mas season, and made Easter eggs for a nursery school. Another intersting club was the J .S.A., which was an unbiased student- run mock government. The congress was assembled to promote the under- standing of democratic principles and to develop leadership qualities. These aspirations were accomplished by de- bating over political issues and holding mock-trials. During the holdiay season, they also went Christmas caroling at Beverly Manor to cheer the residents. Algemat was an academic organiza- tion dedicated to the advancement of mathematics. As Cathy Song explained, I was inspired to join the Algemat Club, because I feel math is an impor- tant and interesting subjectf' The club's Christian Service project was the collection of basic hygenic items for the battered women of the Homing Center in Los Angeles. They also organized an Easter egg hunt at the Golden Age Con- valescent Home in Baldwin Park. The Lacidem, R.A.D., J.S.A., and Al- gemath clubs played an important role at Bishop Amat. They provided stu- dents with a sense of belonging. Stu- dents were able to make new friends and enjoy themselves, while doing var- ious activities associated with the orga- nizations. A.D. Club officers: Senior Frances Smapa adviser Mrs Barbara Hanse moderator: senior Monique Rodriguez treasurer senior Yvette GQII president: and senior Duane Garcra vice president