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

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Valentines Wt Spirits Throughout history, Valen- tine's Day has been a time set aside for couples. It has presented loved ones the opportunity to ex- press their appreciation and affec- tion toward one another. This special celebration has also been a tradition for many years. Principal Mr. Merritt Hemenway reported, The Valentine's Day celebration began in 1972 with a carnation sale. The juniors needed a way to alleviate some of the prom expenses, and they came up with this idea. It was such a suc- cess that junior classes made it a tradition. Up until 1985 carna- tions were sold along with a spe- cial message to friends. Because of the rising cost of flowers four years ago, the idea of a balloon sale was initiated. In order to make the day more pleasant for everyone, the admin- istration approved an all after- noon field day for students and faculty to relax and get to know each other under a casual atmo- sphere. Sophomore Eryn Asbra commented, The day was really inspirational because we were en- couraged to think about other peo- ple and not just ourselves when writing out messages for the bal- loonsf, Unfortunately not every- one received a balloon. Junior Marilou Karganilla observed, It was sad to see people without any balloons. The junior class moderators, Mr. Randy Dimmitt and Miss Teri Velasco, planned activities for the afternoon. A disc jockey provided music for the students to dance. Senior Theresa Buenca- mino stated, My friends and I had fun dancing. The more people that came out, the better it Was. The annual Senior-Faculty Vol- leyball game was also scheduled for entertainment. This event en- abled some friendly competition between the seniors and faculty. The faculty proved that they did get better with age with a two games to one win over the seniors. Some students rallied up their friends for a basketball game, while others just enjoyed a long lunch. It was a colorful day on campus. Red, blue, green, yellow, purple, and pink bouquets of balloons were floating in the air. Smiling faces shined brightly, and laugh- ter echoed in the air. Senior Char- lene Gomez declared, All in all it was a fun day. The time I spent with my friends really made me feel good about myself and them. No matter how they felt about the day, the students all agreed that it was better than being in class. Preparing to serve the volleyball, senior Eddie Yerkish concentrates on his aim. Providing healthy competition between students and teachers, the Senior-Faculty Volleyball game has become an annual event. Absorbing a thoughtful message from a friend, junior Denise Sandoval gives a warm smile as her classmate Sylvia Santi- lices looks on. The messages received of- ten made the students reflect on the thoughtfulness of their friends. Valentines Day Celebration 47

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Junior Mike Sutton carries a handful of balloons to a homeroom. After a long night and morning the time had finally arrived to deliver the balloons. A diverse group of students gather togeth- er for lunch. Sharing each other's com- pany made the afternoon more enjoyable. Four pizzas are valuable cargo for senior Susie Josten. As part of the special occas- sion, many students ordered pizza for lunch. Taking advantage of the warm weather, students enjoy a game of basketball. This day gave them the opportunity to partici- pate in various activities not offered at lunch. - -MMWMMMV -,-- gmgwgwwuwnmwwwww WW M mm... -'----- wt- :- : : --me M .www Www V...m,M Whse .M W MLWWW ...,. ,MW.W,, ..z.,.,.,....,..,,.,.,ee - W W - --MMM.-WW....,. H WE-mg W ...W ' .... WMM' W Tn? wmsstwafm W: wttrfw M.,.M- .,,. me... vm N.,.W,..,. 46 Student Life

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Sophomores Chris Garcia, Leticia Gutierrez, Alehandra Moye, and Chris Garcia display the closeness that friends share at Bishop Arnat. A rainy day forces students to keep under cover. 5 We L ' j e if 1 if i -1-' Q NNN- Ax X x -STN: s 'NESS-'N .i ,Q 7 ,J , Q, 48 Students ff. I , ',52tf3f' . 1 1 5 r- we :V 1 LUV ' 7. ' Hi , ai ,:,' i V 'i Senior Richard Vollaine looks over contemplating questions. Questions such as these are what students an- swered at retreats. VVe-'ve Qof fhe. . . 'N STUDENTS -40