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

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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

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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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Juniors Angel Prado and Gregg Kasten preside over an Algemat Club meeting. Informing the members of upcoming activities was an impor- tant task to be accomplished. 0 f , we fiwif liiiiwigwifi. iiiwyiiggi, f,9ifg!f1f7fMi , ii jlilliv wffrirfzii . Wirfffif' Mfrffiirirzr i,5g,p?g aj f ruff Junior Donald Jiminez, freshman Tamara Marsh, sophomores Christine Garcia, Edith Garcia, and Sandra Garcia wrap gifts for the children at the Delhaven Community Center. Seniors Lety Sanchez and Leroy Blea collects cans for the Thanksgiving food drive. The goods were donated to feed the local needy. 4 wr 4 , me X i . I ,Q I ,,, in ki .. V: I f M 7 Viii wx ii LJ 1 we '- an J.S.A. Club officers: Sohomores Tara Fazio, vice president Fernando Meza, treasurerg Marian Frantz, president: and junior Vo Cheng, secre- tary. l Algemat Club officers: Senior Stephanie Her- reria, vice presldentg juniors Angel Prado, trea- surer: Gregg Kasten, president, and Susan De- jesa, secretary. Lacidem, R.A.D., l.S.A., and A lgemat Clubs 173