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

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om Speech Squad 5 When You Feel Like Talking The only place where compulsive talkers throughout the school felt right at home was in speech class. Only there could students voice their opinions freely and openly without being quiet- ed. Speech class also helped them to learn new speaking techniques as well as to perfect their own. This experience was what helped members of the Speech Squad to be successful in their tournaments. Over the past five years, the Speech Squad grew from being almost non-ex- istent to over twenty active members. They were led by their dedicated coach and coordinator, Mrs. Debi Myers, along with their president, senior Pat Cici, vice president, junior John Alar- con, secretary, junior Yvette Morales, and treasurer, senior Hernani Ledesma. Of the active members on the squad, most were juniors and seniors, with some sophomores and freshmen. A major part of being an active mem- ber of the speech squad involved com- peting at various tournaments through- out the year. These tournaments usual- ly averaged about two every month and were held at different schools. Each tournament had approximately a hun- dred students from all the schools par- ticipating. For not being around very long, the Speech Squad proved to be very suc- Speech Squad: Front row: Mrs. Debi Myers, Delanie Harris, Athena Aceves, and Kathleen Vetlesen. Second row: Yvette Morales, Diane Garcia, Carlos Vargas, and Hernani Ledesma. Third row: Tesla Parraies, Elizabeth Sal- danag Ollie Cantos, Pat Cici,f!Peter San Gil, and Crystal Melendez. Fourth row:gRay Genato, Ronaldo Parrales, Eric Jonnsoniievln Sherwood, and Pete? Miller. e 184 Organizations cessful. Countless awards and trophies were won throughout the year by many of the members. Students did well in competition because they were able to choose their own topics on which to speak. Some of the more popular topics were abortion and capital punish- ment, while how to make a friend ffor the humorous categoryl, and the history of Disney were among the many award-winning speeches. The Speech Squad could not have succeeded so well without the help of their coach, Mrs. Myers. She excitedly expressed, I love them! They are won- derful to work with, and I always learn new things whenever I am around them? Likewise, her students appreci- ated her. Speech squad member and ju- nior Tesla Parrales related, Mrs. Myers is a beautiful, strong, and posi- tive leader who also brings out her stu- dents' best qualities. The future of the Speech Squad ap- peared to be just as promising as the past was successful. Mrs. Myers ob- served, In the past I was mostly con- cerned with winning certain awards. Now I just want it to be a good learning experience for the kids. When they are in a good mood, they win! Such a posi- tive outlook was shared by everyone on the speech squad and reflected a very positive future. ee bs f X X. if We rs he yin!!-

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. f Jw . .pike- . 'UM ff? f ff 76' wmv' X 1 3 1 iniors Gina Gonzales and Carolyn Farrell en- oss themselves in their work. Deadline pres- res made serious students. iniors Scott Evans, Jeanine Persell, and Patri- E.lansen brainstorm in the faculty house. The ulty lounge was where they worked when they are not assigned a classroom. In their efforts to create a successful newspaper, senior Katie Foland helps senior Scott Evans to organize copy for the Lance. Much effort was evident in published copies of the newspaper. M. ip. 2 1' W! fl , M ri-el il qw? v f i Mrs. Debbi Meyers instructs her class concern- ing good journalism. Her enthusiasm was an in- spiration to the staff. Seniors Tisha Martinez and Debbie Torti observe senior Leroy Blea as he writes copy. Good jour- nalism was the key to the success of the newspa- per. f- . -z ' , 1 Lance Staff 183

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a dge at the St. Paul Speech Tournament exci- congratulates senior Ollie Cantos on his Speech. Many awards were won by the Speech Squad at that tournament. to everyones speeches. Debi Myers is shows her speech class an new technique. Gestures added ex- F! 3 i :4 if f 1 If-i 'X fri J kilt 7 i . ' P.,-f--gl T, X lil 1 Q,-i The demonstrative gestures taught by Mrs. Debi Myers are imitated by junior Peter San Gil. It was always important to show good expression while giving a speech. SE X J We lett s. My Q N-. . K - iw, t - we kiyyy WSE: X Junior Michelle Martinez intently prepares her speech taking note of different techniques. Speech class involved studying as well as speak- ing, Speech Squad 185