Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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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 '

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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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Los Pescadores sponsor Russell Weir points out the destinations for upcoming excursions. os Pe cadores Comb Cliffs, Discover Relic , Rare Rocks Hiking, fishing trips and service proj- ects compose the agenda of Los Pes- cadores. A growing interest in the club has encouraged a larger membership. In- stead of collecting dues, the members share the expenses of their ventures. Early in the year, the club traveled to Trenchcamp where the surroundings were investigated: numerous artifacts were found by members of Los Pes- cadores. Many of their destinations are reached by car and explored on foot. Happy Valley was the destination for a later group outing. The members of the exploring party hiked through the area and discovered several unique rocks. In addition to hiking and exploring trips, the club planned several fishing excursions to lakes in Arizona. Club meetings are highlighted with films on conservation and wildlife when a trip or service project is not being planned. Wu. 2 'S The Los Pescadores officers, Karl Armstead. Stewart, secretary: and Barry Jordan, publicity president: Sue Hermann, vice-president: Christine chairman plan for the next outing. it.l I . l vga Discussing the fishing excursion to a lake in sponsor and his wife have escorted the Los expeditions throughout the year. The club also Arizona are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Weir. The Pescadores Club on hiking, fishing and camping has service projects and conservation films.