Cactus High School - Cobra Yearbook (Glendale, AZ)

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I. Jennifer Job and Lisa Fincher play on the monkey bars in their private little playground. 2. Paul King looks curiously at the photographer through the playground gate. 3. Everyone stops playing for a few minutes for refreshments. ig. iw it

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Student Council sponsors spirit contest throughout year I. Student body president Diana Vela conducts the student council business during a meeting. Diana had a tough job heading the counciI's Hrs! year of work. 2. Sophomore class ofHcers: Mark Ammann, Elizabeth Conroy, Michelle Putz, Tammy Martell. C yd Thurman, Shellie May. 3. Freshman class officers: Lori Villegags, Susan Lage, Wimettc Lungs, Rosie Wade, Della Dossett, Sandy Yaeger. 4. ileff Ncrone gives his speech for student body elections. ,Lellwas elected vice-president. 5. Becky Ferrat looks on as Pam Brewer blows herself into the bubble gum Hnals in the Spirit Competition. In order for the class omcers to sponsor anything, it has to be presented before the student council, so the freshman class tentatively planned a dance in the spring and a candy sale around St. Patricks Day. The freshman officers also worked on raising the freshman spirit high during the spirit competition, as did the sophomore omcers. The sophomore ofHcem also plan on sponsoring a dance. , I l W' , 'ffofn ' W1 NM for fttliwl tt it M I

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Cactu houses Miniature tables and chairs, colorful post- ers decorating walls, playground equipment and small children who are a special part of the Cactus crowd, are all part of the Cactus COOP. COOP fChild Orientated Occupational Programj is a mini day-care establishment caring for, at present, l7 children between the ages of 3-5. This is the only program of its kind in the state. However, COOP has another purpose. Sen- ' ,. gf f i o 5, , '9 , ' R vi-..,,,4l!J V 4. Ry gg, 's 'Y unique child day-care Cen ter ior students, from Peoria High School who help out in the center, are learning on the job. Students are preparing for the future by work- ing with children as teachers in preschool or kindergarten. The children are kept busy all day, said Mrs. Norene Daly, director and coordinator of the program. The kids love it here, said Mrs. Daly. Some ofthe children can't wait to come, and want to come on Saturday and Sunday also. The children can play with toys, listen to music, and even go to sleep if they want to. They get into organized games, not only in- doors, but outdoors as well. This is a very happy place, added Mrs. Daly with a smile. Adjacent to the main activity room is a 20X60 foot private playground enclosed by a brick wall. There is deep, green grass littered with toys to climb on, crawl through, and build with. The children also learn things on a pre- school level. They solve basic concept prob- lems, learn to measure, and even to cook. They have concocted home-made peanut but- ter, and often high schoolers walking by drool at the smell of popcorn drifting through the halls. The children have lunch delivered to them from the cafeteria. The COOP program also helps working mothers who don't want or can't afford baby- sitters. They can send their child to the Cactus COOP for S4.00 per day. This includes lunch and activities. ln fact, a couple ofthe children belong to teachers who work at Cactus. The COOP program was originally thought of by the State Department. They chose the Peoria District especially for the program be- cause it is so well suited as well as largely populated. Since Cactus High School doesn't have a senior class this year, students have to get their own transportation from Peoria High. Juniors began helping second semester. Mrs. Daly is not the only adult supervisor in the COOP center. Betty Ray works in the center from the time it opens, at 7:30 a.m. f 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Then Jeanine D' entz takes over from 3:00 p.m. to closing time at 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Daly and her associates are very r ' ' ' of their work in the COOP program' are not only helping the children, they helping the mothers of the children, anr ..., students who volunteer their work and time . - help. The children are always treated witi. love and kindness. Mrs. Daly put it very nicely when she said We don't yelI at them, or shame them. That really is something to be proud of. I. Darcy Kries in her trick-or-treat costume on the kids' Halloween outing. 2. Valerie No- len takes a well earned nap during their rest period. 3. Paul King and Otto Rohner enjoy having their picture taken. 'B'-se Aiea.. 135' ' xg.. 11 Ai