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

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-ffl l .. OEM F . 1 f 5, 1 liiii J , T V i X . to Q fDrarna Clulit man Show For 'll -- For most of us, August 1987 was the beginning of looking forward to another school year. For a few students, however, it meant time to audition for the presentation 4'Tomorrow, Today, and Yester- day and to present the first Fall Musical Production in the history of Bishop Amat. The production, which was pre- sented during Fiesta Weekend, October 17 and 18, was centered around the themes of the past, present, and future. Various songs from different plays such as Fun- ny Girl, Damn Yankees, and 'AA Chorus Line were sung, danced to, and acted out. Several clever and hilarious skits were in- corporated to produce one grand show for everyone. What was great musical enter- tainment for the audience, was an opportunity for the participants to achieve different aspirations. For some, like Tammy Mello, it was a great chance to make peo- ple smilef' The feeling of becom- ing another person and leaving my problems behind as I take on someone else's, was the reason why Greg Boardman joined. Stephanie Monroe expressed an- other view. She said, 'tThe fact of standing on stage pleasing others with my singing was my motiva- tion. The preparation that went into getting everything ready was difficult. Contacting alumni, such as Lisa Muhlethaler and Kelly Sherwood, to take part in the re- view, was no easy task. Rehearsing took approximately 2 to 5 hours a day, for two months. Often times homework was done before and after rehearsing onels part, which wasn't much time at alll But all the hard work, effort, and dedica- tion, together with the guidance of the director, Sandra Roberts fA.K.A. Sandil, paid off with the great performance they gave. As the project came to an end, the participants were practically a family caring for each other. That's what the show was all about. Sophomores Ron Melermdez and Arm San- doval rehearse, Hello , a skit which ad- ded laughter to the revievv. This was a sto- ry about 2 strangers talking about people they never knew. 1 fi r' r 375' sf tg M mi ,ifq . mmm y it Sandra Roberts proudly smiles as she watches her cast rehearse.. The weeks of practice improved their act greatly. r+ i l 1633 Fall Production 31

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,- ' ff f M +f '-vi, MMT , , lt? N ,tx ,X I In -.1.1. 5 i X i i i Laura Quevedo screams as junior Greg Boardman tells her she doesn't have hair. Boy meets Girl was a funny skit about 2 newly-born babies learning about them- e es. ' s Tamara Mello and Kevin Sher- od romantic as they sing They W You' , e couple formed a perfect duet. he performers fBottom rowj: Patrick Eleazar, Ken Sherwood, Laura Quevedo, Danna Alvarado, Hillary Waight, Greg, Boardman, Ann Sandoval, Tamara Mello. CBack rowjz Kelly Younger, Lisa Muhleth- aler, Stephen Lopez, Genevieve Nazareno, Laura Lingeman, Robert Velasco, Steph- anie Monroe, Kelly Sherwood. Gina Gonza- lez, Ron Melendez, Norma Carillo, Kevin Sherwood, Sue Menen, Nicole Tucker, T Wi Q , f ti 30 Stu f SQ, S7 Q a LX

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Excitement filled the air as Oc- tober 23 approached and students began to think of Homecoming. The entire student body took part in elections for the court. Those nominated were well-liked fellow classmates who were chosen be- cause they were involved in school activities, as well as popular on campus. Finalists were presented at the Homecoming rally which treated us to a roaring twenties skit about our opposing team, Ser- vite. Special interests, future plans, and student acheivements were some of the informative an- nouncements made about each member of the court. Candidates consisted of well-rounded stu- dents who participated in activi- ties such as sports and pep squad. Homecoming gave everyone the opportunity to share their school spirit. Vintage cars from the twen- ties carried the court past the stands to be cheered by the audi- ence. The band played as the court, dressed in the twenties theme, walked down the aisle to- ward the stage escorted by their parents. Students, teachers as well as many alumni attended the vic- torious Homecoming football game against Servite High School. As if the excitement of the game was not enough, the traditional moment during halftime when the Homecoming king and queen were announced had everyone on the edge of their seat. The stadium was quiet and all eyes were on the court, as they stood together on the stage anxiously waiting, like the rest of the crowd. The silence lasted for only a short time, for the moment finally arrived when Mr. Merritt Hemenway an- nounced senior Renee Nevins as queen and senior Chris Ohno as king. The crowd filled the stadium with their enthusiasm as they ap- plauded and cheered. The rest of the court congratulated the king and queen with warm hugs, kind words, and admiration. Though the crowd was able to witness these moments, few knew the feel- ing of hearing themselves an- nounced Homecoming king and queen. Queen Renee Nevins ex- claimed, I was excited! He an- nounced it so quickly. I just turned to Patty Guzman and she gave me a hug. It was fun on the stage afterwards because everyone was really excited. People were taking pictures and I felt good be- cause my dad was proud of me. King Chris Ohno, who was playing in the football game that evening, added t'We were coming back on the field after halftime and I was thinking about the game, but I was surprised to hear I won. Friday evening concluded with a well at- tended party for the alumni in the gynr Though the most traditional part of Homecoming was the crowning of the king and queen at the football game, there was also the Homecoming dance Saturday night, October 24, which was given by Student Council. The gym was decorated with ballons and streamers to carry out the 20's theme, but the use of laser lights fdefinitely eightiesl was exper- ienced for the first time at a dance. Students looked forward to honor- ing the court as they processed down the aisle to the center of the gym. This dance was given espe- cially in their honor. This concluded the Homecom- ing festivies, but the students have the shared memories that will re- main with them until the moment when next year's king and queen are crowned. 32 Student Lne The 1987 Homecomin court Ctop to bot- S tomb: Wade Kennedy, Marlon Singleton Chris Ohno, Charlie Cook, Alex Arrellano Manuel Delgado, and JR. Phillips. v