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

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Senior Steve Duran and junior Edgar De Sagun play a game of volleyball at Mount San Antonio-College. It was one of the many activities organized by the New lm- age Association. In the darkroom, senior Al Basurto develops a picture. He joined the Photography Club because he wanted to learn more about special effects. Members of the CyclingClub, including senior Erik Johnson and moderator Mr. Randy Dimmitt, X relax after a tough ride. They cycled for pleasure to develop their stamina. iotography Club officers: Senior Lowena Manzano, vice presidentg junior Cycling Club officers: Juniors Chris Lee, Secretary, Mike Sutton, presidentg ing Lee, treasurer, Ms. Ellen Ybarra, moderator, seniors Lisa Hall, secre- Mr. Randy Dimmitt, moderator, juniors Mike Sheety, treasurer: and Peter ryg and Claudio Espino, president. Yee, vice president. New image Association, Fantasi, Photography, and Cycling Clubs 179

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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

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The National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Federation were two organizations whose purpose it was to create an atmosphere in which aca- demically inclined students could feel comfortable. They offered prestige to those who strove to do their best aca- demic work. Through N.H.S. and C.S.F., students had the opportunity to serve the community and the school in areas in which they excelled. The National Honor Society had strict membership requirements which were to maintain an average grade of 85176 in their classes as well as to serve the school and the community. N.H.S. members acted as guides for parents at parent-teacher conferences and at Col- lege Night. They also assisted teachers in administering entrance examinations for incoming freshmen. As a national organization, N.H.S. was recognized by colleges throughout the United States, and membership was often influential in attaining college entrance. The California Scholarship Feder- ation was an organization specifically for students who maintained high grades. Generally, members had to ac- quire twelve academic points in order to maintain membership. Students were awarded three points for A,s and one point for B's,'. Extra points were Creetfhg An Atmosphere For tudies And Service awarded for B's in designated honors and Advanced Placement classes. The main activity of C.S.F. was its turoring program. All members were required to tutor because this was the organiza- tion's Christian Service project. Senior Anna Sanchez and junior Robert Bau- tista were the tutoring coordinators. This proved to be quite frustrating at times. According to Robert, there were approximately four tutorees for each tutor. Anna was distressed by the fact that tutors and tutorees sometimes failed to communicate concerning meeting times. Nevertheless, Anna and Robert endured the difficulties of their jobs in order to provide a service for students who were in need of academic assistance. Under the guidance of Miss Virginia Pranik, the honor societies ran smoothly. N.H.S. and C.S.F. served as a forum for the association of students with similar acadmic interests. Members of the two organizations were encouraged to use their academic interests to help others as well as themselves. N.H.S. and C.S.F. also served by contributing time and effort to insure the fluent op- eration of academic events, to help members of the student body in their academic pursuits, and to serve the community through various programs.