Marcos De Niza High School - Libro de Oro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Assemblies We never have any assemblies! This was a phrase often heard by Marcos stu- dents. ln fact, that was not true this year. Marcos had an average of at least two assemblies a month. COf course, students always want more!! The student council, along with Mr. Pla- cona, Ms. Baldonado, and many others, worked to create more assemblies of bet- ter quality for the students this year. These people spent time in special meet- ings and strived to plan for a better school year. Among the assemblies held were the A.C.E. QAcademic Commitment to Excellencel assemblies, Christmas Assembly, Patriotic Assembly, S.A.D.D. Assembly, Clubs Assembly, and Spirit As- semblies with energetic class competi- tions. Many students attend the patriotic assembly, led by Mr. Mirizio. Scott Hellman and Marissa Denny, sophomores, try to create a sundae during class competition. 20 - Student Life

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-pu Hehalessl y in Lo ve it sa Xbove: 1987 Homecoming Royalty, Bryan Hooks and Marne Page. On October 9, 1987, at approximately 9:00 p.m., six couples rode golf carts around the Marcos de Niza track. As each was introduced, students, parents, and faculty applauded and cheered, showing their approval. As the tension peaked, the 1987 Homecoming Queen and King were announced. Amidst cheers and fire- works, Marne Page and Bryan Hooks be- came the 1987 Homecoming Queen and King, they were chosen from a group of six couples including LeAnn Lawrence and Chris Kiefer, Tiffanie Ross and Rowell Ashford, Karen Randall and Barry Julian, Bridget Bogar and Brad DeVar, and Sharon Crawley and Johnny Chin. These outstanding students were nomi- nated by faculty members because of their leadership and participation in such activities as cheer, pom pon, volleyball, softball, football, basketball, and student council, to name a few. Introduced during the traditional Homecoming assembly, the student body, in a student council-run election, chose the winners. The excite- ment continued into the homecoming night when students attended the dance which featured a live d.j. Above: Brad DeVar and Sharon Crawley were two of the twelve candidates for Homecoming. Student Life - 19

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ind Mr. Diaz poses as Santa Claus for the Christmas assembly. Brian Acosta, from Amigos, sings with style during a Christmas Assembly. The highly-rated Padre Varsity Band performs for students in a pep assembly. A group of students set a new country atmosphere for the Christmas assembly. Spirit Energizes Poiolres eople are screaming and chanting. Someone just fell and rolled into a stranger's lap. No, it is not a revolu- tion, it is a spirit assembly at Marcos de Niza. As the Freshmen, Sophomores, Ju- niors, and Seniors compete for first place in class competition, the air is filled with encouragement, as well as boo's from op- posing classes. Various activities can take place at a spirit assembly, such as chanting cheers, eating contests, dancing, and introduc- tion of sports teams. The spirit, however high, varies from assembly to assembly. Sometimes the yelling gets out of hand, while other times even the most spirited of students cannot get the masses ex- cited. The close quarters can sometimes be annoying, but the obviously growing pop- ulation makes it all the more easy to have spirit. The band plays the fight song, and students, as well as faculty, stand and cheer. The spirit at Marcos seems to be going through a rebirth, as Juniors and Seniors begin to chant their class name across the gym. Fun is what spirit is all about, and Mar- cos is an example of spirit and excite- ment. Student Life ' 21