George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Before ‘‘It’s Academic’’ practice starts, senior Rob Munoz and sophomore Andy Feltman relax. Receiving a $150 check, Rob Munoz shakes a local Grand Union employee's hand. FACING THE CHALLENGE Joining some clubs meant much more than socializing and organiz- ing activities; joining them meant accepting challenges. Members had to be alert. Forensics Club, sponsored by Ms. Carol Cofey and Mr. Milt Da- vis, met on Wednesdays. Students practiced public speaking in order to compete in local, district, re- gional, and State speaking compe- titions as well as in Northern Vir- ginia AAA monthly speaking events. Ms. Cofey described the team as “dedicated and delightful with great potential.” History Games, sponsored by Ms. Leslie Diehm, was the club to join for students with an interest in history and sports and a desire to recreate past events. Feeling the competitive spirit, students played war and sports games every week. It's Academic team members met every two weeks to practice for a January 7th academic compe- tition against other Washington Metropolitan area schools on WRC’s TV show called “It’s Aca- demic,’’ emceed by Mr. Mac McGarry. Team members had to recall knowledge in many subject areas. By placing third, they received a scholarship for $150, donated by a local Grand Union. Competitor Clara Green, junior, said, “Being on TV was fun. | like trivia.” Clubs 23

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Preparing for her cite reading, junior Ellen Mittendorf reads to Forensik Co-sponsors, Mr. Milt Davis and Ms. Carol Cofey. Forensic Club — Front Row: Ms. Carol Co- fey (Co-sponsor). Second Row: Denise Shuster (President), Eileen Tully, Roger Camp, Clara Green. Back Row: Eileen Mit- tendorf, C.J. Cliff, Greg Huffman, Mara On the way to the Forensic Dinner Meet, sophomore Roger Camp holds his traveling trophy. Paukert. (Absent: Co-Sponsor Milt Davis, Peter Droujinski, Susie Jacomet, Hughes Melton, Nina Tosti, Don Burdick, Rick Wil- liamson). at Bx History Games member, senior Rod McLeod works on a club project during Ms. Leslie Diehm’s TA.

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ACROSS THE MILES For foreign language club mem- bers the miles that separated them from foreign lands seemed fewer. They met monthly to study French, Spanish, or Latin, while learning about foreign cultures, having a lot of fun, and planning social events. The French Club, sponsored by French Club — Front Row: Susan Arm- strong, Cathie Caprio, Liesl Leach, Andrew Smith. Second Row: Ngoc Mai, Tuan Chau, Krit Sirichanya, Sarah Cheek, Andrea Wal- lace. Back Row: Bick Mai, Cristina Naupari, Andrew Smith, Ms. Ileana Alim (Sponsor), Susan Schick, Tania Carroll, Genie Nolan, Carrie Dove Spanish Club — Front Row: Hedda Chang, John Steinbock, Jane Sunderland. Second Row: Greg Huffman, Karen Yamhure, Mary jo Shannon, Amy Johnson, Susie Jacomet. Back Row: Jeff Lenker, Mr. Robert Snee (Sponsor), Karen Seal, Karen Cohen, Mara Paukert. Latin Club — Front Row: Jane Arons, Amy Meserve. Second Row: Buddy Buzzerd, Renee Leavitt, Jack Fetner, Steve Martin, Craig Leavitt. Back Row: Alan Beres, John Ratliff. 24 Clubs Ms. lleana Alim, organized many social events such as a fondue par- ty. They also dreamed about a trip to Paris. The club was combined with the French Honor Society, which was, according to Susan Armstrong, ‘‘for academic achievers dedicated to the study of the French language.” The Spanish Club, sponsored by Mr. Robert Snee, and the Latin Club, sponsored by Ms. Joan Tan- nenbaum, also planned field trips and special dinners. The Latin Club members even dressed up in togas and celebrated the Ides of March.