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

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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

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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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Urrgrhalify Of New Clubs Offers nique Experiences Unique to the year was the formation of four original, innovative clubs. These included the New Image Association, the Fantasi Club, the Photography Club, and the Cycling Club. The nature of each club attracted members that wanted to develop their interests yet also have new experiences. The New Image Association was basi- cally a very large group of students who gathered together to participate in var- ious recreational activities. The mem- bers went bowling, played volleyball, and had picnics at the beach. On Hal- looween the New Image Association went to Knott's Berry Farm to cele- brate. This offbeat club was formed so that students could get involved outside school functions while becoming more familiar with their classmates. The Fantasi Club was a coalition of fans of the game, Dungeons and Drag- ons. This club was divided into play- groups of four or five people. Junior Jung Lee, a member and officer said, Most of us play Dungeons and Drag- ons because it helps us to think of strat- egies and handle tricky situations bet- ter. The most anticipated event of the Fantasi Club was an elaborate conven- tion for Dungeons and Dragons in Simi Valley. New Image Association officers Cbottom to topb: Seniors Roger Injarusorn, vice presidentg Miles Masatsugu, treasurer: Lester Lam, presidentg Annette Anguiano, secretary: Mr. Ray Lokar, moderatorg and senior Hernani Ledesma, executive director of activities. 178 Organizations The Photography Club's main func- tion was to produce the slides to be shown during the Senior Dinner at the Quiet Cannon Hotel in June. The mem- bers experienced working behind the camera and in the darkroom. Some photographers developed their own in- dividual interests in special effects or abstract photography. Members of the Cycling Club rode their bicycles through Whittier on weekday afternoons and through Pud- dingstone Park on weekends. They also entered races such as the Grapenuts' Festival on November 15. In reflecting on why he enjoys cycling, freshman Eric Karr said facetiously, I can go far- ther and faster on a bicycle than on foot. The group of enthusiastic cyclists included Mr. Randy Dimmitt, Miss Te- resa Velasco, Mr. Ken Johnson, and Mr. Chris Spohn. These four new clubs were represen- tative of the diversity of interests with- in the student body. Perhaps the new clubs set a precedent for future clubs to meet the desires of the student body for other dimensions of school participa- tion. Overall, each club allowed for stu- dents to participate in activities of spe- cialized interest in a social atmosphere and expand their scopes of experience. Fantasi Club officers: Juniors Florencio Umel president Jason Borens x president: Josever Macavinta treasurer Miss Barbara Caballero mode torp and junior Jung Lee secretary