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

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• THROUGH THICK AND THIN - Christen Lee, Laura Wu, Mrs. Pietrantoni, Julie Choi, and Veronica Briseno establish team unity during competition. The students often gave each other support before each testing. ▼ FBLA CLUB — Top row: Ben Lloyd, Gary De Wulf, Dave Haimes, Laurie Blomberg, Dae Jin Kim. Front row: Christen Lee, Mrs. Pie- trantoni, Afshan Ali, Sandra Nassar, Ingrid Wang, Elizabeth Lin, Joanna Wan. fBLA U Mtm Htm buium l ' t ' s so much more fun than thought to be-we ' re not nerds! Cutie Lee ' s comment clearly sums up the atmosphere of FBLA. A nationally recognized orga- nization, the Future Business Leaders of America reach out as a civic ser- vice group to teach business leader- ship and business oriented values. This goal is reached with much en- thusiasm by its members and adviser Diana Pietrantoni ' s support. As ad- viser, she recommends future busi- ness majors join this group to learn about competition in areas such as accounting, business law, entrepre- neurship, and public speaking, all done in a stimulating way. Contrary to popular belief, FBLA members have fun at competitions due to the fun sessions, workshops, speakers, and vibrant dances. And since the competitions are usually away at such places as La Palma and San Fran- cisco, the excitement is doubled. As a result, Mrs. Pietrantoni ' s walls are decorated with awards of excel- lence in various subjects of the Sec- tional and State competitions. This year, eleven members received awards in different categories and placed third among the fifty-two schools who competed in the South- ern Sectional Competition. These enthusiasts will attempt to enter the Nationals in Orlando, Florida in July. ▲ WHAT DO YOU WANT? — Todd Russell seems upset at the break in his concentration. Last year, Todd made it to National competi-

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▲ NOT AGAIN - Cheri Siebert and Heather Thornton practice singing in class. During class the students learn the words and notes to the songs. M Camerata — Back row: Gabriella Patterson, Chantal Lamourelle, Dawn McKinster, Corie Fdwards, Hope Krupa, Jennifer Myers, Leslie Manuel, Kim Coon, Heather Irvin, Shannell Sedgwick, Aimee Masgai, Michelle Bizzarre. Front row: Ed Minch, Bill Montebello, Rich- ard Stauffacher, Steve Thornton, Ted Wil- liams, Robert Yamada, Eric Kraus, Dave Kuss. Camerata Choir 81

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T MAKING LAST MINUTE CHECKS - Dave Haimes and Gary De Wulf look over sample questions and responses. Many books and pamphlets were given out to teach the stu- dents about each category. ▲ COD, THIS IS BORING! — Afshan Ali tries to keep smiling during the hectic competi- tions. Self confidence and ambition were keys for the students. A LAST BIT OF ADVICE - Mrs. Pietran- toni ' s helps Dae Jin Kim and Joanna Wan with their categories. As adviser, she gave all her support and knowledge to the anxious mem- bers.