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

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,D estioning which class cheers loudest at the ss competition, senior Loretta Pechy, calls for other cheer. She helped the new members of 2 squad feel at home. niors Melanie Ehrenreich and Hope Stanley ive to the beat of the band during a pep rally. eir rhythm proved those long practice hours ren't a waste of time. Spirited Junior Michelle Ferraris dresses as a savage in keeping with the Pep Week theme. The flag twirlers participated enthusiastically to en- tertain the crowd. Flashing a bright smile, junior Judy Hemenway encourages crowd participation. Judy added her own spirit and enthusiasm to compliment the squad, The flag twirlers cheer the basketball team on to victory during a time out. These girls cheered equally for all sports teams during the school year. Pep Flag Twirlers 199

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The Pep Flag Twirlers had high am- bitions and hopes, which they set for themselves at the beginning of the year. This group of girls grew to know and love each other during the time they spent together practicing and perform- ing. Although they may have been strangers when they were chosen to be on squad, they were now inseparable. They were ready to make this year a year to remember for everyone. Flag twirling required much strenu- ous arm movement and strength devel- oping the muscles in the upper arms. It also required muscle coordination and great flexibility in the arms, hands, and wrists. Junior Kristen Mullins ex- pressed her thoughts about the squad by saying, Flag twirling involves a great amount of practice and hard work. We all have to be in synchroniza- tion with each other. Supporting the sports teams as well as performing at rallies was a major re- quirement for the flag team. Not all the girls went to all the games, but they were split into groups A and B by their moderator, Mrs. Susan Marquez. Each team was assigned a different game to attend during the week. All the squads performed together at the varsity foot- ball games. This required coordination with other members of the Pep Squad. At the rallies, the flag squad stood on Pep Flag Twirlers uild U n ity their boxes and encouraged class spirit during competitions. They also per- formed in skits, which were created by the Pep Squad to fill the crowd with excitement and sometimes even laugh- ter. This laughter helped to ease the tension of an important game to be played that evening. During the summer, the girls attend- ed Hibbard's All American Camp where they learned new routines and per- formed and perfected old ones to show the other squads. Competition at the end of the week saw the squad place second and win the sweepstakes award. On December 12, they traveled to Ar- royo High School in El Monte to com- pete in a competition. Their goal at this competition, as stated by senior Me- lanie Ehrenreich was, . . . to beat Channel Islands, another high school flag team that was very good. If we don't beat them, we at least want to place within the competition? Al- though they didn't beat Channel Is- lands, the squad came in second place and Melanie took second place in indi- vidual competition. They hoped to do as well in state competition and maybe even better. The Pep Flag Twirlers achieved their goals through unity and togetherness. Each knew what it meant to be a good flag squad member.

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Christian service was one of the main projects gra- ciously accepted by students which made Bishop Amat so unique. Opportunities for service were diverse and re- quired different gifts. Not only did the volunteers need the ability to listen and re- late well, they also had to be willing to use their gifts in caring for the abused, men- tally incapacitated, and the elderly. It was these people who took the responsibity of looking out for God's chil- dren as he challenged us all to do. A good heart and a lit- tle patience was all it took. Service opportunities ben- ifitted the volunteers just as much as the people they served. It was very rewarding to work with people and bring some happiness and se- curity to their lives. Al- iudent Drug Free I. Outreach Z The WHY T0 B' though stressful at times, the more involved that one be- came, the more meaningful the tasks were even if that task was merely playing a game of checkers. Students participating in the activity also found that each person that they helped had their own personality and gifts as well as abilities of their own that they longed to share. The volunteers found that these misunderstood people were of great worth to society because they were able to touch the hearts of those around them in simple and uncomplicated ways. Love was the commodity that was traded in the relationships. As students shared them- selves with their new found friends, they proved that in Christian love, WE'VE GOT THE TOUCH! . .. I now formally state my commitment to remain drug free and alcohol free throughout my involvement with the program . . . reads the official Friend to Friend pledge. Although this was only the second year of op- eration at Bishop Amat, Friend to Friend competed in school support with other schools in the vicinity that were well under way with the program. Organized and run by president, senior Mary Montgomery and vice presi- dent, senior Adrienne Tolle, a new interest was sparked in the club as well as the ideals behind it. Mary's organiza- tional skills won her a place as a director in the central office of Friend to Friend. The goal of this group was to encourage teenagers steer themselves away frd alcohol and drugs and real: that they could have f without the use of these sr stances. Alcohol and dri were one of the major caui of deaths in the Unit States. Friend to Friend memb- set an example for others-l example that one does I need to use drugs or dri alcohol to be cool or popul rather it was more impr sive to be cool because tlj were 100 per cent nature A variety of activities wl offered to members sucm the annual summer conf ences, car washes, miniati golf nights, or just getting gether to talk. All w worthwhile experiences. There's Need Of The Fourth Command- ment states that you should honor your father and your mother. This includes grand- parents as well.Sadly enough, not everybody fulfills this re- sponsibility. Elderly Folks have needs just like everyone else, one of which is to main- tain their self-respect. They have suffered the loss of per- sonal ties and are lonely of- ten feeling ignored, rejected, and dejected. Some are called upon to make adjust- ments to drastic and often tragic changes in their per- sonal lives. They are afraid of old age, being alone, ill- ness, not having enough money, or being pushed around. Many people don't realize that the elderly are vital human beings. They have certain incapacities, but they can develop existing ca- pacities to lead a productive and rewarding life. For the residents of Golden Age and Beverly Manor Covalescent Homes, there was not always someone with which to share it. For most of them, having a new grandchild provided that important someone in their life. This special need was ful- filled by the Adopt-A- Grandparent program which is an intergenerational pro- gram whereby young people reach out in friendship to the elderly in convalescent homes. The major emphasis of the program is to develop a positive attitude toward ag- ing. Students visited their adopted grandparents after Love school on the first and third Fridays of each month. Grandchildren and their newly adopted grandparents spent cherished moments doing various activities. Chatting and listening were integral parts of the volun- teer's job. Through listening the volunteers rekindled in- terests that their grandpar- ents once had. Students shared fun by playing simple familiar games such as checkers, jigsaw puzzles, Bingo, sing-alongs, and cards. In addition, watching television and movies to- gether or wheeling grandpar- ents around the complex, all helped to enrich stronger lasting bonds between the grandparent and grandchild. 200 Organizations Chatting with grandparents i: pleasant activity for junior Rot Elder. Someone to listen was oni their greatest needs.