Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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Academic Team Breaking 'The Mold by Andrea Hayek hile most of the other teams are 'sguare', Poway's team can better be described as irregular polygons. For those un- familiar with the Academic team, it's similar to Trivial Pursuit, but the op- ponents are from different schools. The squads met three times a week to practice, however the practices were not what many might expect. Rather than serious faces, one would en- counter bedlam. Brian Snyder joked, 'YWe'rel over 40 of the best minds at PHS roaming the county looking for fun and raising . . . The team spirit was evident in practices and meets as each team cheered the other on. Laughter got the teams through both catastrophes and con- quests. Overall it provided the op- portunity to meet other students and make lasting friendships. A technical difhculty creates a problem not even the Academic Team can si V Hpieh, M. Post, D. Hosterman, S. Sims, P. Watts, P. Ebbesen, Z Petro, J. Nelson, C. Hu, T. Schnurer, Advisor - Keith Koelzer 64 Clubs Academic Teom David Shuttleton gawks at his teammates incredible answer. -

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1 Allen reads his short story with expression, while avid Taylor contemplates its meaning. Broader View German by Gretchen Beck ie Ghets? This typical Ger- man remark could be heard from friendly members practicing their foreign tongue. This year was the clubs first year with Frau Bahmani. The members that attended the meetings wanted to learn more about the culture of the German people. The club showed me how another nationality livesf' stated Todd Simpson. Topics anywhere from traditional beer drinking songs, sung in Haufbrauhauss to King Lud- wig 's castle were discussed. The club participated in many events with schools from around the North County area. For example the mem- bers attended a German camp, which consisted of a weekend where both the language and culture were enjoyed. A club that both taught a language and a culture benefited all who attended. Mrs. Bahmani con- cluded, l like to see my students both learn and enjoy themselves . Writers et's make the circle small- er. This phrase was a usual one heard at the Writers Anonymous meetings. The circle was the place where all learning, listening, and under- standing took place. Anyone that took their writing seriously, whether they were interested in it as a career, or for enjoyment could join. The club was also known as a sharing place. Members that had particular writings that they wanted others to hear would read them aloud. Gther mem- bers would then offer their opinions. lt gives you an insight and strength- ens your writing to make it betterf! stated Allison Ryal. Creativity also was a major part of the club. Many members felt that you have to look at the world with a pair of 'poets eyes, in order to become a good writer. Andy Bailey concluded, Writers Anonymous allows myself and other members to write freely in a way that we don 't have to worry aboutbeing graded, which makes us all better writers. X' H. Ke-rscher. T. Herrin. Frau Bahmani, A, Van der Schalie, L. Mancini, A. Lucas, A. SIIHIUS. M. Shell. P. 513565011 A. TFGCY, A. pydl. l. Allen, C. STGUQGD MF Barone A C. klclflfldd T, Gibson. P Grossman. l. Pendarvis, l. Hafedorn, l. Hoffman, B. Abramson, D. Taylor, C. Hatch, l. Smith, G. Beck, A. Bailey Bjwljy B. ,HRFE Germonfwrirers Clubs 63

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3. Huey, M. Shen, I. Berry, M. We1ss, M. Dodds, S. Cdrdozo, T. Mueller, T. Vdhidi, M. Dudek, B. Snyder, Bruin Sndyer demonstrates fha occasional serzous- fldvisor Sharon Lessdrd. ness of the Afademlc Te-arm. Wx 3 1' 'As 553' Hijiij' X 1 uf: fix?-.a' ff-:M :mfg ' 1 gp Ly 'tif fs. E. Qrlzder. 3. Kf'1g:Li'.5'fi 7 M113 T. f7ffr:.f-r.: .7 r.'.'1f-Nrtf. Q' fdrmrg J if ffillf. ' :Q Bgyfe N. 'ffifi r 1- ::.f '.'.1.f1 Kip' Academic Teom Clubs 65