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

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Talon Prepared Students ccording to Michael Fox, Talon advisor, the purpose of the Talon, or Eagles Claw, was to teach students to get along with other people and to take what's there and live with it. The Talon staff listen- ed to lectures during class, conducted interviews, and wrote articles to meet deadlines. Fox commented that these, and other things, would prepare students for their future. Talon Editor Linda Aarstad stated, 'journalism has helped me to be more outward and has taught me what the field of journalism is like. Although she hoped to major in education and minor in journalism, the Talon had helped her to reach another hope, that of writing children's books. One year of beginning journalism was required to be accepted as a Talon staff member. You have to show your creativeness and desire to be on the staff too, said Assistant Editor .Iudie Mulcahy. Fox stated that last year's staff was better than previous years. They are more prepared in English and are capable of totally editing their articles. It took approximately two weeks to complete one edition of the paper. Was it worth it? Most definitely, answered Fox. We combined fun with our work. Mulcahy had mixed emo- tions. It is rewarding when you see your articles in print and you are com- plimented on the pages you laid out. It can be difficult telling your friends on the staff that they are not doing a good job and its frustrating when people can't meet you for interviews. It's the little things that make it trying at times, she concluded. Talon-First Row: Mr. Fox, Deborah Ward, Ronny Wilmoth, Monica Rangel, Karyn Horner, Tammy johnson, Second Row: Angela Kosalko, Maria Santistevan, Linda Aarstad, Judie Mulcahy, Esther Hoffman, Third Row: Gayle Ryberg, Kim Diamanti, Diane Lindflott, Pamela Shearsg Back Row: Randyjager, Kenneth White,john McClain. P Paste up is a routine task forjudie Mulcahy. Design' Sabrina Stardevant Copy: Donna Baceski 2 Photos: Doug Bond .Q

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Q! -P it fu: K E Student Government-Front row: Annette Witlox, Michelle Foti, Tina Taravella, Carla Calles, Lily Calderon, Second row: Leslie Smith, Teresa Pickering, Sandra Duran, Robert Cook, Cami Cheever, Dan Skowronskig Third row: Christy Abrams, Andrea Lewis, Lisa Palmer, Sally Carrillo, Matt Plaisted, Fourth row: Stephen Scionti, Steve Thompson, Ida Crocker, Karen Reynolds, Tracy Sherman, Back row: Adv. Sue Reno, Eddie Daly, Todd Carter,-Ieff Plaisted, Doug Bond, David Cook, David Montano. Not Pictured: Michelle DesRosier, Kim Diamonti, Louis Gum, Steve Minarik, Nina Scionti, and jamie Weir. Santa Rita Council Jams o promote a healthy attitude toward Santa Rita, was what Student Council was about, stated Student Body President Matt Plaisted. Student Council wanted to improve the educational standards, school spirit, and have more student participation this year, added Plaisted. The Council gave students a chance for democratic representation in school, stated Susan Reno, advisor of two years. To be in student council, a lot was ex- pected of a person. One has to be a good listener and has to be aware of the things that are happening at school in order to get things done in an organized manner, stated Reno, seriously. Being on council gave me a chance to grow a lot and see how the real world operates, commented Ida Crocker. For Plaisted he learned something new everyday by working with people. He was also able to see people constantly changing as he got experienced in dealing with people. Student Council's goal last year was to promote patriotism toward Santa Rita. Plaisted looked forward to the Spring Carnival with total student participation. All 32 members of Student Council met everyday during second hour to discuss the many events which they had planned. For the past 15 years, Santa Rita's Student Council had been trying to better the school. The council is here to provide different activities for the students, because that is what we are all about, the students, explained Reno. Crocker added, Santa Rita jams! In Student Council we work hard to make the students happy. We aim at making school a happy place. STUDENT GOVERNMENT 205

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4 Editor Linda Aarstad consults Mr. Fox about an assignment. V junior Karyn Horner persuades businesses to advertise in the Talon. V Senior Angie Kolsalko types an ar- ticle to meet the next deadline. -it Mfg ,V- WT in -' BN s A Staff member Gayle Ryberg listens to new ideas for the next issue. 4 john McClain and Kim Diamanti discuss a student poll. TALON 207