Santa Rita High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Proud to be Black Q elping students to learn about themselves and others was what john Powers enjoyed about being the Black Culture Club's ad- visor. I enjoy my work as advisor a lot, because it is challenging and I like to work with students, stated Powers. The main purpose of the Black Culture Club was to explore Black history and Black heritage in Africa. Being involved with the club gave me a chance to help educate the Santa Rita community about blacks. I also learned more about myself and my Black culture, stated Leslie Smith, president of the club. We discuss our experiences and the problems we are each faced with in our environment. The students participated enthusiastical- ly in all events. Each member has a very positive, mature, and responsible attitude, stated Vice-President Ella Smith. The relationship between Powers and members of the club was extremely good according to Powers and club members. With 15 active members, the Black Culture Club met after school on Thursdays. They were involved in various activities, one of which was a Martin Luther King production. In this way we would like to support his birth- day, january 15, as a national holiday, stated Michelle Davis, committee chair- man director. It was done to let other people recognize King as a great man of skill and wisdom who fought for his right to be an equal American, Davis added. Members of the Black Culture Club did not have to be black. Everyone was encouraged to join with an open mind. We want others to join to show what we are all about and to show our sup- port in the community, stated Powers. The Black Culture Club enabled black students to explore their heritage. Black Cultures Club-First row: Steve Wall, Sharon Atkins, Juanita Gary, Sheryl Scercy, Pamela Davis, Leslie Smith, Nichelle Williams, Karla Cooper, Tyrone Scercy, Nancy Wilson, Nadine Thomas, Lisa Matthews, Ella Smith, Shawn Fultz, Mary johnson. P A proud member ofthe Black Culture Club is Nadine Thomas. 1 Designzjoy Hutton Copy: Patti Gonzales Photos. Cindy Nickol

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V Laszlo Veres directs the Symphonic Band, which contains advanced student players. Band--Back Row: Keith Garrison, Mike Zibert, Mike Dugger, Alan Shultzg Second Row: Bill Sharp, David Peterson, jerry Weygint, Mike Childreeg Front Row: Mike Picard, Ed Gutierrez, Roger Atkinson. Not Pictured: Mark Nielson, Richard Walsh. :YI 4A Alan Schultz puts some air behind his tuba to obtain a deep sound. Ajunior Kent Arnold, practices his trumpet for an upcoming performance top band. 1 Mike Zibert receives a new hair style from the breeze created by the cymbals crashing. 44 Band members demonstrate the ability to watch Veres and play their music. BAND 165 1

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WN 4 Sharing some ideas with Powers are Maryjohnson and Andrea Brooks. V Treasurer Michelle Williams enjoyed being a member ofthe club. V Robettjotdan participated in many cultural activities. -is we S, KYB , 5 is A Karla Cooper and Nancy Wilson engaged in many club events. 4 Advisorjohn Powers informs club members of upcoming events. BLACK CULTURES 16