New Braunfels High School - Unicorn Yearbook (New Braunfels, TX)

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le quartier francais Preparation Pays Off Preparations for the French Symposium at Newman Smith High School in Dallas began before the first French club meeting and continued until the last minute before points were counted for the awards ceremony. The students took four tests in grammar, vocabulary, culture, and listening com- prehension, as prerequisites to enter the competition. Over 60 schools and 1,000 students competed in artwork, costume, oral pieces, and poker pari, a computer question and answer contest. In the artwork com- petition, Kristin Wilson placed second. Michele King placed fifth in the modern costume competition. The highlight was first place for the poker pari team which included Karen Edwards, Robby Houde, and Kenda Noah. A total of 15 students com- peted at the French Sym- posium. These students, under the supervision of Mademoiselle Jeanne Belnap, were Nicole Cieslicki, Karen Edwards, Sally De Leon, Kim Grudzinski, Robby Houde, Michele King, Jana Kriewaldt, Melinda Lee, Kenda Noah David Orr, Eddie Robinson Stephanie Smith, Jodi Sparks, Joni Wackwitz, and Kim Wright. Although Kristin Wilson did not attend, her art- work was entered in contest. The French symposium allowed the members to ex- perience new surroundings, to compete with other schools, and to meet new people while increasing their knowledge of French culture. 9 9 Early morning sun brings out the shades. Kenda Noah and Barbara May try to wake up as they eat at the Kettle Restaurant. The Poker Pari team which won first place at symposium consisted of Kenda Noah, Robby Houde, and Karen Edwards. Zzzzzzzzz . . . Traveling to Dallas at 5:30 a.m. can interfere with one's sleep. Michele King catches up on lost sleep on the way to the French symposium. Are we there yet? Jana Kriewaldt, David Orr, and Sally De Leon endure the six hour drive to Dallas.

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i r asa Www Q-L.. are-e Mardi Gras is not just a celebration held in New Orleans, it is also a major fundraiser for the French Club. Patty Benavides serves quichc to students during the lunch periods. S I V Time is an important factor for the French Club officers. The officers meet at least twice a month to discuss the plans for the club. Kenda Noah, Barbara May, and Miss Jeanne Belnap, sponsor, make notes for the upcoming symposium meeting. Crepes can be very messy. Barbara Urdiales discovers how to correctly serve crepes at a club party. le quartier francais

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club espanol Spanish club members: First row: Marcie Acevedo, Howard K. Phelan, .Jimmy Pittman, Melissa Farias, Mark Sanchezfvice president, Melani Gallaway4treasurer, Jennifer Mozeleywsecretary, Kelly Smith- president, Rene Gutierrez, Aide Leal, Robin Shropshire, and Sandra Fey. Second row: Joel Guajardo, Patty Benavides, Jeff Duncan, Adrian Baker, Mark Garrison, Darrell Waldrip, Adam Havens, James Pearce, Kenneth Findley, Christine Scruggs, Misty Havens, Stephanie Morgan, and Sunni Johnson. Third row: Roy Flores, Eddie Cantu, Raymond Davila, Paul Norwood, Laura Tyner, Pierre Mars, Kevin Schmidt, Evangelina Garcia, Teresa Waymire, Anthony Camareno, and John Mendez. Fourth row: Michelle Juarez, Dolores Aguilar, Bobby Tristan, Denise Denson, Jesus Rojo, Patty Villarreal, Libby Partida, Sylvia Monceballez, Julie Bartling, Shelley Baros, Ellen Folbre, and Alicia Stein. Food for Funds Successful fund raising pro- jects led to an increase in Spanish club activities. Club members sold M 8t M's and Spanish dishes during lunch groups to earn money. The money earned went toward the funding of a Christmas party and a party and banquet at the end of the year. The International Banquet provided the Spanish club with an opportunity to learn about German and French cultures and foods, as well as, exhibit their own. To break the monotony of the last weeks of school, the German and Spanish clubs played a soccer match which resulted in a tie. After a rematch, the Spanish Come and get it! Angie Munoz and Rosario Villarreal help Spanish club sponsor, Juan Espinosa, prepare ham- burgers for the Spanish and German club picnic. Fluid raisers pay off! Spanish club members Kelly Smith, Mark Sanchez, Melani Gallaway, and Jennifer Mozeley enjoy a Mexican dinner dur- ing their end of the year banquet at Librado's, which was paid for with the funds that the club raised throughout the year. club was victorious, 3-2. After- wards, both clubs enjoyed a hamburger dinner which was provided by the German club and cooked by the Spanish club. Club members also com- peted in a Spanish poetry con- test at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. The club received first place in the amateur division and second place at the advanced level. Mr. Juan Espinosa, club sponsor, stated, It was a slow beginning, but towards the end of the year, it seemed as though everyone was working together. l am very proud of the club and glad to be their sponsor.