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

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S IVIuch Communication is the key to func- tioning in the modern world. Some peo- ple say that it has made the world grow smaller. However, effective communi- cation does not only entail transporting messages rapidly. Outstanding commu- nicators have spent many years learn- ing the languages of the world. Yet, the education does not stop here. People must familiarize themselves with the cultures behind the languages in order to attain a complete understanding of the context of that usage. The Spanish Club and the French Club strove to be- come more effective communicators in their respective languages. One of the oldest and most active clubs, the Spanish Club not only en- couraged Hispanics to join, but also stu- dents of diverse cultural heritages. The officers were especially concerned with freshman membership. The younger students learned how the club worked so that they could continue the long standing traditions of this active group. Specifically the goal was to open the doors to a wider perception of Mexican and Latin American cultures. The cultures behind the widely spok- en Spanish language were explored through various outings and activities. The club enjoyed an afternoon at Medi- Language Clubs' Cultura! Appreciation Means As Words formed in Spain during the twelfth cen- tury. At Christmas, they organized the sixteenth annual Toys for Tijuana Christian Service project. Toys were collected in the Spanish classes and the members distributed them in Tijuana on December 19. Junior Sabrina Mon- talvo stated, I especially enjoyed being a member because I liked the trip to Tijuana. The members of this club also went to Olvera Street and Mexican Restaurants. The French Club prided itself in ex- posing its members to the rich French culture. They acquired a taste for French art, drama, and food. The nu- merous activities distinguished it as an- other of the more active clubs. Trips to French movies were popular activities. Members also visited the Norton Simon Museum of Art and planned to attend a performance of the Nutcracker Ballet. As a special activity, they treated their parents to a homemade French meal. The Spanish and French Clubs in- spired their members to go beyond studying the grammar usage of their re- spective languages. They strove to teach the significance of the culture and the people who rely on these languages for communication, which was accom- plished through their different activi- ties. eval Times, which served dinner and re- nv-..,.A.-.'I l,..-A.I,,.. 4.-....-,-.,--.-A... ..-- Spanish Club officers: Sophomore Mark De La Rosa, president: seniors Emma Rodriguez, vice president: Shane Cardenas, secretary: and Laura Cardenas, treasurer. 176 Organizations French Club officers: Juniors Jennifer Kushierz, president: Margaret Gei tie, treasurer: Janeen Maile, vice presidentg and Mrs. Theresa Bonviiti moderator. r

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Junior Colette Johnson and sophomore Jennifer Ohl demonstrate how to play their game. The members of the Silver Screen Club worked very hard all weekend in their fiesta booth. On a break from work in the Silver Screen Club's fiesta booth, juniors Michelle McKenna and Stacy Medrano take time out to have a little fun. Active members such as these worked in the fiesta booth to earn money for their club. Approving faces react with pleasure when club moderator Sandy Roberts announces that she is planning to start giving acting lessons. This was something new for the Drama Club and a great aid to performing in their upcoming plays. :mtemporary Talent Club officers: Junior Kim Maska, vice president: ster Marie Therese, moderator: juniors Cheryl King, secretary: and Ta- eka McCray, president. Not pictured junior June Moetului, treasurer. by i fe- 'JW , v'-.A I 1 I- ,' Senior Tamara Mello discusses an upcoming ac- tivity with club members senior Norma Carillo and sophomore Kelly Younger. The club pur- chased tickets to the play Bus Stop. Drama, Silver Screen, and Contemporary Talent Clubs 175

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ech Club officers Junior Yvette Morales secretary, senior Pat Cici, Senior Zulma Sanchez, sophomore Mark De La Rosa, and junior Gabriel Ramirez fill stockings with toys the week before Christmas. The Span- ish Club delivered the stockings and other gifts to children in Tijuana. .mv , . ,,,- X if . i 'Q' , Mrs. Ramona Minto and juniors Michael Hino- josa, Richard Thompson, and Sara Guzman, an- ticipate a jousting match. This Spanish Club ac- tivity helped students gain insight into an aspect of the culture of Medieval Spain. In a French cookbook, juniors Elizabeth Ramirez and Paula Asinas search for recipes. The French Club prepared a homecooked dinner for parents as their project. 3 it S S 9 S Band Club officers: Juniors Lupe Sanchez, treasurerg Michelle Dino, vice indent: junior John Alarcon, vice president, senior Hernani Ledesma, president: Angel Prado, president: and senior Lety Sanchez, secretary, surer: and Mrs. Debi Myers, moderator. Spanish, French, Speech, and Band Clubs 177