Esperanza High School - Quetzal Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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TUDE T COUNCIL AN JUDO CLUB The judo club was founded three years ago by adviser and instruc- tor Gary Winstead. The club was formed to give off-season wrestlers a chance to work out. Joe DeStefano, president of the club, ex- plained, Judo, meaning 'gentle way', applies the principle of non- aggression and self discipline. It can be applied to everyday life. When the club was first formed, it had six members. Its size has doubled in the past two years. Some club members competed in judo tournaments and attended seminars in various aspects of judo train- ing. Joe De Stefano and Tim Campbell were given the opportunity to train with Olympic Coach John Torime in August. Also. some of the members helped teach a judo class for 5-I I year olds at a local Martial Arts School. Taking over the position of Activities Director left vacant by Karen Wilkins, former Head Football Coach Pete Yoder enjoyed his new position as Student Council Adviser. My job was a lot of fun because I was able to work with a lot of motivated students. I also had the opportunity to make attending school a fun and rewarding experience, explained Yoder. Yoder and council members had an extensive job. They were responsible for coordinating all student activities and making sure that the students benefitted from the activities provided. Yoder also organized student involvement in activities and kept an eye on the student budget. When asked what he thought his most difficult task was. Yoder stated that planning the activities at lunch was difficult because with the two lunches it was hard to be successful. Yoder felt the most rewarding part of his job was watching the students he worked with grow personally. His goal was to hopefully contribute to the growth of these students throughout the year. When asked about how he liked being Activities Director compared to coaching, he replied, I miss coaching, but that is to be expected because l've been coaching for 24 years. I enjoy my new job. however, because it lets me be with and encourage the students. Student Council members: First row- Jeanni Finnerty, Sara Newhan. Second row- Julie Kohel, Colette Brandes, Denise La Fourcade. Tammy Mufich, Greg Simonian, Jenny Brown, and adviser Pete Yoder. Back row- Jocelyn Fry. Greg Roseen, Jessica Iverson. Ted Rose, Liz Appel, Rick Jen. and Stacey Anderson. 20 Student Council 1 2 2. Senior class President Don Herrick contemplates on ideas to make graduation the best ever for seniors. ASB Treasurer Rick Jen listens in amusingly at a stuuent council meet- mg.

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-ii-fx Mark Goletz plays the French horn during the band's performance at a varsity football game at half time. Students dance and make friends at the Get Acquainted Dance sponsored by the National Honor Society. Many clubs held activities for the students as fundraisers. 3.Quetzal members Jeff Almendarez, Laura Metz, Lindsay Rushton, and Kristi Tovar paint posters to advertise yearbook sales. lZMlllllIS Organizations Division Page- I 9

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2 Seniors Dennis and Derrick Taberski practice staff techniques while Dave Gathright corrects a mistake. The Judo Club: Back row - Tim Campbell, Derrick Taberski, Dennis Taberski, Keith Otto. Front row - Joe DeStefano, Zach Bevans. Dave Gath- right. Student Councilfludo Club-2 I