Castro Valley High School - Laconian Yearbook (Castro Valley, CA)

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194 Foreign Countries I just love the people of Castro Valley and l had a fabulous time is Cynthia Manas's answer to how she liked her stay as this year's foreign exchange student to Castro Valley High. Participating in the American Field Service program of exchange students. Cynthia will never forget her many experiences and personal contacts with the American people. She comments, l shall miss everyone and wish to thank all for my wonderful stay. For although she naturally missed her own parents, two brothers and a sister, Cynthia will always remember with fondness her stay in Castro Valley and living with her adopted American family, the Arnold Berges. Coming from Santa Cruz, the capital of Laguna, and island of Luzon in the Philippines, Cynthia talked enthusiastically about her own country as well as America. Having already graduated from Pedro Guevara Memorial High School in '62 she plans to attend the University of the Philippines upon her return. The courses Cynthia took included Senior Physical Education, Spanish, American History, Public Speaking, Art, and American Government. Castro Valley students will miss the interesting con- versations they held with Cynthia as she asked such things as What's the deal with Mistletoe? As a warm and friendly person, Cynthia will be long remembered in the hearts of all Spartans. CYNTHIA MANAS Foreign Exchange Student Cynthia gives one of many speeches. With date Jeff Pezfenon and in her native cos- tume, Cynthia was an honored guest at the Junior Prom.

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Goals SPRING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Since the establishment ofthe Student Assembly, which serves as the legislative government, the spring Executive Council could spend more of its time on executive duties. Having only to approve or reject bills brought before them, they could con- centrate more on their main job--that of leadership in student government. With the help of the Nominations and Elections Com- mittee, the counsel members' jobs were made even lighter as the committee took on the responsibility of providing materials and organizing student body elections. Meeting each week, they still had enough to keep them busy as they made plans for the many spring activities including the Grecian Festi- val, spring's equivalent to the Sound-Off Rally, and the organization of assemblies. Composed of representatives from all segments of the school the membership in- cluded Ron Robertson, Student Body Presi- dentg Larry DOWNS, Vice Presidentg Jill Jackson, Secretary: Sandra McKean, Treasurerg Bev Lopez, Girls' League President, Del Pierce, Boys' League Presidentg Mike Vanderbyl, Nominations and Elections Chairmang Ruby Vardy, Club Council Chairmang Bonnie Belden, Newe- paper Editorg Cathy Forsher, Yearbook Editorg Tom Beck, Student AssemblyChair- man, Cynthia Manas, Foreign Exchange Student, Connie Davis and Sheryl Wanklzn, Head Song Girl and Cheerleaderg Joanne Hodge, Pep Club Presidentg Don Larmour, Senior President, Tom Jorde, Junior Presidentg Russ Swart, Sophomore Presi- dentg Mike Nikkwfi, Freshman President. Working together they led the school year to a triumphant end. LARRY DOWNS Vice President SANDY MCKEAN Treasurer FRONT ROW: T. Jorde, B. Lopez, C. Davis, S. McKean, S. Wanklin, B. Belden, C. Forsher, J. Jackson. ROW TWO: T. Beck,, S. Peek, D. Larmour, L. Downs, R. Robertson, M. Vanderbyl, D. Pierce. JILL JACKSON Secretary 193

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Explored J E vim gk fa ,LT 'li . f r'v -, -is - .Y gg' ' E , f Q' F,S, meeting. PAULA SENGSTACK JOAN PHILLIPS Fall President Spring President American Field Service Walk together, talk together, ye peoples of the earth. Then and only then shall ye find peace, is the motto of the American Field Service Club., Meeting together with a common interest in other countries and the people who live in them, their ideals and ways of life, the thirty enthusiastic members form one of the busiest clubs in school. Mainly responsible for bringing a foreign exchange student to Castro Valley and sending one of our own overseas, they spend a great deal of time on activities that will raise the necessary funds for such undertakings, the main one being the Halloween Trick or Treat Drive in October. Other activites include lectures and slides presented at their meetings by people who have visited various countries. This year they took a field trip to the International House on the University of California Campus at Berkeley, where they also visited the World's Fair. Various parties and bike rides are held throughout the year and a final farewell dinner for the foreign exchange student is also planned and presented by A.F.S. members. FRONT ROW: W. Lavelle, D. Caskey, S. Logan, P. Clinton, ROW TWO: J. Blessing, P. Chastain, B. Allen, J. Coates, J. Sprague, S. Fassler, V. Duff, D. Huntsman. ROW THREE.- Cynthia Manas Mzss Vaz and Joan Phtllzps discuss an A S. Frank, V. Stadelman N Main L Prmdle R Critchfield P. Sengstaflk, 5- Juzix, L- Gallo, J. Karematsu, J. Phillips. C. Berge, D. Jones S Baily ROW FOUR L Downs B Spayde, N. Woodhouse P Hermann R Wendland J Miller S. Peek. 195