Foothill High School - Equi Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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TOP TEN After completing four long. strenuous years. the top ten academic students were finally acknowledged for their out- standing efforts throughout high school. The majority of these students have been involved with CSF. journalism. stu- dent leadership. WCA. and athletics, ln order to become one of the candi- dates for top ten, the students have had to rearrange schedules. maintain excel- lent grade point averages, plan for col- lege. and get ideas for a major, Some of the students have received scholarships for which they can attend the top univer- sities and have been given priority for entrance into colleges of their choice. As a result of their endeavors these top ten achievers have limitless opportunities open to them. Top ten students: 1. Robert O'Gorman 2. Martin Seamons 3. Steve Lenkner 4. Sheryl Johnson 5, Joey Souvignier 6. llin Chhen 7, Kevin Gregory , ,,,,,,,, ,

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JOHN RIZZARDO When John Rizzardo graduates from high school, he plans to attend U.C. Davis or Cal Poly and major in Aero- nautical Engineering. His main interests have been in math and science. As a 4.0 student throughout high school, he has been an active member in CSF serving as Vice Presi- dent and in the Biology Club. He has also participated in soccer and badminton, John owes all of this to his family and friends for encouraging him to reach his goals. Number 1 Student MELISSA MILLER Upon graduation, Melissa Miller plans to attend FIDM, Longbeach or University of Santa Barbara. Her major is Fashion Designing and in the future she hopes to work in a large clothing industry. Throughout high school Melissa has been an active member in the Biology Club, CSF and in Friday Night Live. She has also volunteered her services to Young Life and FOTC youth groups. Melissa 's determina- tion. hard work, and dedication helped her achieve her goals. Number 2 Student JACK KILLMAN Jack Killman plans on attending U.C. Davis upon gradu- ation. His major, Aeronautical Engineering, was influenced by his interests in math and science. Throughout high school, Jack has participated in various activities such as soccer and track. He has also been Student Body Presi- dent. and an active member in CSF. His voluntary services were appreciated in tutoring, serving on the CAP commit- tee, helping with Academic Decathalon and with the Mock Trial. Future plans for Jack consist of joining the military and becoming a pilot. Number 3 Student 132 TOP TEN

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Intellects At Heart Some of Foothills brightest stu- dents participated in the 1986-'87 Knowledge Bowl and Academic Def cathlon, The team for the Knowledge Bowl was made up offive seniors and one junior, The Knowledge Bowl is based on an old television program, the College Bowl. Six top students from each high school compete for scholarships. Team members were quizzed in English. math, social stud- ies, science, current events, and a newer topic, fine arts, In the Academic Decathlon, seven students competed from twenty-six different schools. There were ten dif- ferent academic areas covered. The subjects were math, science, social science, language and literature, speech, economics, and the fine arts, An essay, an interview and a super quiz were also required. Both groups proved to be outstanding in all cate- gories. 134 KNOWLEDGE BOWL AND ACADEMIC DECATHLON