Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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O O O 0 Late Initiation o Hlndrance to German CIub's Enthusiasm Though this year's German Club began late, overwhelming enthusiasm soon compensated for the delay. True to the aim of giving students a chance to gather for enjoyable activities, club meetings drew an average ot thirty members. In the spring, members and sponsor Aaron Sulman dined at a banquet in the Pioneer Hotel and viewed a movie chosen by the group. The most am- bitious plan was purchasing a stereo, sure to prove a source ot lasting enjoy- ment. GERMAN CLUB OFFICERS-Maurie Studin, president: Ron Whitman, vice-president: Aaron Sulman, sponsor: Bruce Nelson, sgt.-at-arms: Kendal Rosenstein, secretary-treasurer: Iohn Pedley. sergeant-at-arms. Looking at the decorations on the sides of a German beer stein, freshmen David Rudis and Mark Conter learn more about the German people. Russian Club Sparks Curiosity About USSR Five years ago, Oleks Redenko's Russian classes sparked among Cata- lina students an interest in the Soviet Union, this initiated the CHS Russian Club. Since there are no requirements for inclusion on the roster, and the group enthusiastically welcomes any- one exhibiting an interest in the USSR, the club has grown to a membership ot thirty. The hope of this organization is to promote an understanding of the Rus- sian people and culture. This is achieved through speeches and dis- cussions at the monthly meetings, as when Dr. Gregory Oswald, a pro- fessor of Russian History at the U of A, spoke to participants. Because of sponsor Oleks Rodenko's Russian origin he often gives informative talks of the background of the USSR. Oc:- casionally purely social activities are held, such as this year's picnic in Sa- bino Canyon and a formal banquet at the home of a member. The CHS Russian Club vice-president Bill Barnes. secretary Sheri Miller and president Arthur Read appear here with sponsor Oleks Redenko.

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Sponsor Oscar Morales conducts a Spanish Club meeting from his podium. As adviser, he helps coordinate plans for guests and activities. EI Cid Familiarizes Students ith Latin Tastes, Traditions The Catalina Spanish Club urges its members to become more acquainted with Spanish customs and participate in as many of them as possible. Any- one at CHS may join the club El Cid whether he has taken a course of this language or not. This year's Club El Cid members and sponsor Oscar Morales enjoyed a number of special projects. Besides SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS-Mark Underwood, vice-president: Mary Todd Wright, secretary: - . hosting a variety of guest speakers at their weekly meetings, they marched in the Rodeo parade in February and Won a first place prize for The Most Colorful Mexican Marching Group. Several trips to Nogales bullfights were taken in the spring and a tour of Hermosilla late in the year high- lighted the club's season of activities. Kathy Newman, president. These students make the arrangements for projects and trips to Mexico. rates Catalina's EI Cid Club members marched in February 28 wearing Mexican costumes: they activities included a pharity drive and Saturday the Rodeo Parade through downtown Tucson on won a first place prize for their entry. Other UIPS to Nogales buuflghls-

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Club Travels Abroad Via Slides, Discussions National, World Events Stir Controversy Among Politieos With interests ranging from politics to tourist attractions, the International Club meets every other Monday. The members and their advisers, Mrs. Doro- thy Hall and Mrs. Erma Rhoads, visit foreign lands through slides and dis- cussions at the meetings. At the first meeting, Catalina's Chi- nese teacher, David Hooker, talked about life in Red China. Sheila Barry, last year's APS student, told about her experiences last summer in the Philippine Islands. Programs have also been presented on Korea, Yucatan Peninsula of Mexi- co, northern Europe, Australia and the Soviet Union, In the spring, a potluck consisting of different foreign foods was held at the club president's home. The exotic dish- es included Grecian eggplant, French escargots, Iapanese sushi, Mexican enchiladas, Italian lasagne and Polish sausage. Cathy Thompson, vice president: Vicki Brattain, historian: and lane Kring, president listen to AFSer Sheila Barry's tales about the Philippines. To discuss controversial topics, the Politicos meet every other Wednesday. Should Red China be admitted to the U.N.? and Should the U.S. stay in Vietnam militarily? were problems debated at meetings. A University of Arizona professor of political science, press correspondent Poiiticos officers Mark Underwood, vice presi- dent: Kiki Catsaros. president: and Gayle Lehr- Supervising a meeting, sponsor Gregory Gault ling, secretary-treasurer plan the next meeting. offers an opinion of presidential candidates. and anthropologist also presented pro- grams to the club. ff 'vb' 'Q-.NN '