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

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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.

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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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' H ii, -i i.'l-' lr 1 'l - ,lf ii Preparing for an officers' meeting, juniors Rita Cruz and Hayacinth Dagala review their agenda. They served as vice presidents of N.H.S. and HM 9 ' 'lie H- ,- ii was A ll H1 i iii ii . iiWiflE lM gllalillmlilllll ' W ilwllii , iflillllit . i igkg hifi if lull qi will Willy C.S.F., respectively. Entering room 207, Miss Virginia Pranik, adviser of N.H.S. and C.S,F., prepares to start a meeting. This was the customary meeting place for N.H.S. and C,S.F. members. -iff After school, junior Vo Cheng tutors freshman Moses Dela Cerda. Tutoring was offered and or- ganized by C.S.F, members. Junior Colin Jamora prepares subject to be taught. Tutoring required ample preparation on the part of members as well as tutorees, 1 I N.H.S. and C.S.F. 181