Sahuaro High School - Viva Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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I wonder if we'II win this case. All photos by T. Veches r 1 -in- iw -5. First Hand Experience Making preparations for an up- coming case is Susan Brown. 9 1 Not Your Regular Peoples' Court ost teachers don't re c o m me nd ed m o c k i n g , however, in this case, no pun intended, mocking is not only accepted but en- couraged. Mock Trial is a competi- tion based on the judicial system. lt is a club which brings childhood dreams of courtroom drama closer to reality. Members of the Mock Trial team assumed the various roles of lawyers, plaintiffs, witnesses, defendants and so forth. 90 Activities They were given fictional cases to prepare and pre- sent. By working together and cooperating, the team members contributed their talent to make the best team possible. Participants during the competition were exposed Ito acting and debating skills and uncovered talents and abilities they may have not known ex- isted. - C. Bourland Row 1: J. Carter, E. Gonzales, D. Ftigg, K. Kahn, B. Taebel, A. Sanan, T. Nordby, H. Sammans, Dr. Steiner. Row 2: M. West, J. Norris, D. Quain- tance, T. Siegel, S. Brown, H. Andrews. Not Pictured: M. Rodriguez, J. Braun, B. Monson. ,..,.,, 1 - - ii' It allows students to par- ticipate in a realistic cour- troom situation, giving ex- cellent insight into our legal SyStem-,,- Mr. Steiner advisor

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It's such a neat experienc t MY gum is better than YOUR gum!!! I really do love this class!! Junior and Senior HERO LIVE IT UP! Row 1: S. Walkins, M. Jackson, B. Wineingerr, J. Teho, Student Teacher, R. Ross. Row 2 N Martinez IPres.J, B. lceneder, J. Crosby, S. Tavecan, M. Martin, K. Buvik, T. WAIker L teach them skllls wlll Pillitier. Row 43: Mrs. Lynch, J. Cockanye, K. Hoffman, A. French, S. Benge, S. Cox. for the rest of their lives -Mrs. Lynch Advisor ' e o work with young people to use ' ' . Senior HERO Junior HERO HERO has given I have experienc- me the opportunity ed a lot by being in to gain knowledge- HERO and I am able work exper- glad I could be part ience. of it. - Angela Burney - Bernadette lceneder Photo by C. Evans Junior and Senior HERO 89

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A Whole New World Of Knowledge Extensive ingenuity here can a high achiever win a gold, silver or bronze medal? No, not in the Olympics but in the Academic Decathalon. The Academic Decathalon is a series of tests given in ten different categories to teams which compete from Tucson and other regions around Arizona. Two regular team members competed in each category with onealternate. Winning teams were chosen from the overall score of the combined team members. The regional competition took place on February 7, which was greatly prepared for during Tuesday night and Thursday after school meetings followed by daily meetings during the last two weeks with help and guidance from their dedicated coach, Mrs. Callahan. - C. Bourland pect them to 0 Very well q J o k l a mi c halo LIVE IT UP! What was the question? Team members share information to prepare for the competition. All photos by K. Norman Academic DecalhalonIMock Trial