Esperanza High School - Quetzal Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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im. Whig. SEIU 5'-s just .rx D MARCHES TO VICTDRY The Entertainment Unit consisted of l4I students, including the Aztec Band, Tall Flags, Dance Team, Banners, and Rifles. Leading the Entertainment Unit was Drum Major Dorea Bell. The Entertainment Unit began rehearsals in mid- August from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily until school started. At that time they switched to their school schedule, which included 7:00 a.m. rehearsals. The Unit participated in both street and field compe- titions. They took home more than 35 awards and were rated among the 8 marching bands in Southern California and the top IOM on the field, In the second , ' 2 V 'f I , I H W, , ,f ,!f,Wf,fff: fwtwfmyf . , , .fmf,'fw4 MVMQM- I. Karen Cusick, Tom Owens, Lance LaForest, and alumnus Andy Clemente relax after a halftime performance. 2. The Aztec Banner Squad: Front row - Karen Cusick, Barbara Dins- more. Middle row - Tammy Janssen, Darlene Grijalva, Dan- ielle Ostheimer, Anne Tumbleson. Back row - Tisha Anderson, Dawn Nussle, Shelley Bower, Amy Busch. 2 semester, the Flags and Ri- fles combined to form a court team, that team was named U.S.A, National Champions last year. Major- ette Shannon Gastelum was also the California State Champion. Many members were ac- tive in C.S.F., All Southern and All State Honor bands and Orchestras. The Unit also performed in many prestigious events. Many of the student leaders were hired to work for national music and dance camps upon their graduation from high school. Having spent so much time together, the Entertainment Unit became a family and was not just another class. Entertainment Unit-35

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I 3 ,,,., E Aw t1M--- l. 2. 3. 4. The Aztec Rifle Squad: Front row - Christa Dapetick, Shannon Stamm. Middle row - Anne Marie Wolocatiuk. Darsey Hanes. Back row - Shelly Ackles, Laurie Franzen, Shannon Hol- land, Shannon Hyde, Kindra Anderson. The Aztec Tall Flags Squad: Front row - Tiffany Pursley, Bridgette Brittain, Tra- cey Bradley, Lori McKee, Sandy Young, Vikki Walker. Middle row - Rhonda Wilson, Celesta Dettart, Kim Indica- vitch, Dawn Baker, Elizabeth Mandap, Robin Henry. Back row - Andrea Gold- berg, Jennifer Finnicum, Nicole Brooks. Barbara Gianni, Jackie Wells, Lori Moarn, Kim Brady. Band members Randy Hufstetter and Anson Chen hang out at the field, wait- ing for practice to begin. Drummers Stephen Felisan and Valerie Takazume perform at a varsity football game. 34-Entertainment Unit K

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AZTLA EXCEL The main purpose of the newspaper publications class was to produce a school newspaper and give staff members a hands on experience in journalism. Esperanza has received much recognition in the high school journalism field, because its newspaper, Aztlan. has received All American ratings for the past thirteen years. The editors took an active roll in producing Aztlan under the direction of adviser Mary Cummings-Ewen. In November, staff members attended the California State Journal- ism Education Association Convention at the Anaheim Marriott. They were also invited to join the Register Explorer Post. In March. 20 staff members competed at the Orange County .IEA write-offs and, in April those that qualified attended the state write-offs. To be able to attend these special activities, staff members partici- pated in several candy bar sales. Thus, the Aztlan staff was very active in producing a top-rated newspaper and raising money to enjoy fun, learning experiences. Aztlan staff members: Row I-Susan Harris, Aimee Foscante, Monica Shen, Mark Gibbs, Julee Hart, Rob Bell and Greg Rushton. Row 2-Karen Wilson, Christa Stroud, Michelle Mitchell. Angela Conner, Laura Gasper, Andrea Anderson, An- drew Durand, Jason Buchbinder, Matt Meyers and Rich Cadra. Row 3-Bob Driver. Michelle Brider, and Michelle Templeton. 36 Aztlan l. 2. Rob Bell looks utterly surprised that his story actually made the school newspaper. Laura Gasper takes a moment to schedule another appointment for an interview.