Marysville Union High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Marysville, CA)

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Marysville High School students participated in a wide spectrum of community-related functions this year and at the same time gained both independence and responsibility. Whether working for their own purpose or for school sponsored ROP classes, MHS students showed an interest in community affairs. Many students earned a little extra spending money while being employed at the local fast food chains-Jack-in-the-Box or McDonalds-or by participating in ROP classes in several down-town business. On the other hand, students took part in community matters for enioyment. Along with being a counselor, a week long stay at Woodleaf beckoned many iuniors and seniors. Another facet of community involvement were charity projects. Serving as Peppermints at the Rideout Hospital, girls performed volunteer work such as distributing newspapers and flowers, selling candy, or iust cheering up the patients. The annual Walk-A-Thon sponsored by the March of Dimes and the new Rock-and-Roll-A-Thon sponsored by The American Health Care Association sent many students into the community asking for helpful donations for a worthy cause. Informing the community of current MHS experiences through the Independent Herald, Kathy Mikkelson composed a weekly column appearing in the local newspaper every Saturday. At other times, Marysville students were invited to speak at community gatherings such as Rotary Club meetings and AFS International Dinners. Summer jobs also involved students with the community as students were employed at local stores and businesses, produce and harvesting corporations, or CETA programs. J 6 24 community' involvement 4 if 255. 7 5.4 in:-qnntas...u WTI Kimi' N953 bmw H Si 338 5' I L4 fi 53 SM 'fi Fi H .g .5 N... ... ...5 Vg........E .ac .,.. ...M . . K . .,.... 5 i K 1 fl

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'rf f , My To help soothe bitter feelings and strengthen communications ties, KOBO superstars challenged the MHS faculty to a benefit basketball game in mid- December. One of the area schools that were offered this chance to participate in a purely money-raising game. The 5176.05 collected from ticket soles went into the construction of an outdoor theater near the Student Center. Many students felt this game came at a very appropriate time following a rather controversial over-the-air editorial concerning freshmen hazing and the supposed Marysville fight song. Heated students expressed their anger with threats of boycott against the local radio station. Much debate revolved around the decision to accept the offer of playing, and numerous council and senate meetings were held concerning it. Student Association President Lon Hatamiya stated that there would be no harm in playing, and besides being all profit, it might improve relations. Both KOBO disc iockeys and MHS faculty played a driving game, with the MHS faculty finishing over the KOBO superstars 63-49. Leading scorers were Charger Charles with I6 points and KOBO DJ Dave Shore with 22 points. At half-time, door prizes were awarded to Lisa Kaufman, Mark Anderson, Carolyn Shawles, Diane lshimoto, and Brenda Welch. KOBO's Dave Shore whipped-creamed fellow DJ Rick Corrigan to start the half of the game with some excitement. Concluding the game and highlighting the action, the pie-in-the-face contest took place. Principal Charlie Berger presented KOBO DJ Liz Fulton with a pie while Liz did likewise to Coach Ken Griffin. Its,

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l. Serving the community by volunteering her services at Rideout Hospital, Peppermint Melody McFarland arranges papers for filing as Ms. Evelyn Boyd supervises. 2. Waiting on a hungry customer, Mc Donald's employ Tim Melden performs one of the many tasks involved in his part-time iob. 3. Showing a group of sixth grade would-be campers the proper way to use a iackknifeg Counselor Jeff Davis spends a week away from school at Woodleaf Recreation Comp. 4. ln the midst of a cluttered newsroom, Kathy Mikkelsen makes last-minute corrections in her Saturday column for the Independent Herald. 5. Sitting at the German table at the AFS International Dinner, MHS exchange student Kathy Stephenson waits for her chicken dinner. 6, ROP student Judi Rubel wraps a package for a customer at Dunne's in down-town Marysville. 7. Before presenting her speech at the Elks Cbb on February l 6, Mr. Ellsworth Turner introduces Lori Barrett to the members of the Rotary Club. . VS. s Ut-L, Go 1, 532 N -4 +5 cam ,N ,msifsv ?QmQWw QM X:Xv..s...uf..d. Jw ...vQ94yk?. Lfiq,