Capistrano Valley High School - El Gato Yearbook (Mission Viejo, CA)

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Because of Capo students ' strong interest in the fine arts, the school ' s art department not only offers nu- merous art classes, but also sponsors two fine arts-related organizations — the ceramics and art experience clubs. Members of both clubs in- clude students already enrolled in the classes as well as others outside the art department who choose to join themselves. Headed by advisor and teacher Mr. Jay Sponagle, the primary func- tion of the ceramics club is to raise funds to purchase supplies for the ceramics classes. In other words, all profits from the organization ' s ac- tivities go toward purchases in the students ' best interests. In fact, during the Christmas sea- son, the club held a major, successful project by selling Christmas orna- ments and earning ov er eight hun- dred dollars to purchase raku kilns, ceramics tools, and special exotic glazes, all upon student requests. President senior Tammy Robert- son said, Ceramics is fun as a class and as a club; we learn a lot, even if it isn ' t an academic course. just a few doors down the hallway, the art experience club is also busy with hands working and flying, put- ting together art work for individual portfolios. According to advisor Mrs. Holly Smirl, the students in art ex- perience are dedicated and highly motivated. In fact, seniors such as Shelley Welsh and Sophia Kollias, who are considering the art industry for a profession, are in the process of putting together a portfolio, a col- lection of their art works often pre- sented when applying for art-related scholarships and jobs. Others like Traci Skeen and Laura Hamry enjoy the club merely to share ideas and new techniques with Ms. Smirl and other classmates. 1 A ART EXPERIENCE CLUB — Top row: Mike Mills, Coergiana Brunner, )ames Davis, Mark Hubert, )eff Salbato, Jennifer LaFevre, Karen Rose, Nikki Lenning, Mrs. Holly Smirl. Front row: Matt Cuccione, Larissa Maniaci, Susie Wareh, Traci Skeen, Tammy Robertson, Gwyn Payne. Ceramics Art Experience 61

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► THAT ' S WHERE I DRAW THE LINE - Start- ing from the basics, sophomore James Davis takes his time drawing, noticing every minute detail. Dedicated and highly motivated, the art students took their work seriously. ▼ WINDING UP A CONVERSATION - Sen- T AN ARRAY OF COLORS AND SMILES - iors Jill Blancett and Lisa Jahn chat and work Freshman Dustin Moore enjoys mixing and together. The easy-going atmosphere of the creating different water colors in his drawing ceramics class provided a comfortable place and painting class. Other classes offered varie- for students to create and mold their ideas. ties such as jewelry and art designing. A CERAMICS CLUB - Top row: Mike Mills, Sonia Coronado, Alan Paul, Andy Buckner, Mitchell Fenton, Mr. Jay Sponagle. Front row: Jim Johnsonbaugh, Howard Wang, Jeff Arnett, Tammy Robertson, Pete Semelsberger. ► LEFT AND RIGHT AT WORK - Juniors Matt Guccione and John Letzkus produce a pen and ink drawing. Activities in art exper- ience ranged from chalk drawing to color pencils to scratch board. 60 Ceramics Art Experience

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▲ STAYING WITHIN BOUNDARIES - Sen- iors Rana Nabi and Sue Sepehri color in fig- ures of tfie Frencfi Revolution during a meet- ing. Sfiortly after their move into the new foreign language wing, the French Club was eager to decorate the room. T FRENCH CLUB — Top row: Jenifer Nagurski, Coleen Autenrieb, Christianne Karsten, Sonia Martin, Chrissy Richards. Second row: Mah- naz Zahiry, Elizabeth Lin, Veronica Briseno, Christine Rosier, Rana Nabi, Amy Dorman, Lori Quinton, Advisor M.C. Henderson. Front row: Sue Sepehri, Devon Holmes, Cutie Lee, Carol Marinelli, David Barnes, Maha Najm, Becky Griffin, Nikki Halverson. Uuhk Utlp tb ' p y: C ' eit Mu cM It ' that time of the year when the swallows come flying back to San Juan. It ' s spring, students kick off their shoes and shed those socks, for spring fever strikes again. And, of course, during that time of the year, Madame Henderson and her group of French club members take their annual trip to Los Angeles, this year to see Les Miserables. Yes, this field trip marks the major event of the French club, an activity which club members especially look forward to. During the rest of the year, the members met at least once a month to take advantage of the thirty-five minute lunch period and socialize in French. The main objective of the French club is to gather French stu- dents together to learn more about France and its culture. According to advisor Mrs. Henderson, The club tries to bring an awareness of French customs and traditions to students without the use of textbooks and homework. The club also tries to arouse community interest in French related events, such as historical tra- ditions. It ' s a place for people who desire to speak and learn French to come together, said President Maha Najm. The club works together, whether it be a meal at a French res- taurant or a helpful tutor session, the members are friendly and cooperat- ive with each other. In all, the club aspires to achieve more in the future by encouraging more students and faculty members to participate. 62 Science French ► THE FRENCH DON ' T LOSE THEIR COOL — Mrs. M.C. Henderson and sophomores So- nia Martin and Amy Dorman definitely main- tain their cool while holding a conversation