Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies - Excalibur Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Choreography — is a key element to the Knightingales. senior choir, performances. Many choir students attend workshops just so they can learn the right moves. Simone Myara and Michelle de Farra attended the John Jacobson workshop which was hosted hy El Camino high school. Senior Choir — front row, (left to right) Elise Silverstein, Ann Thomas, Avani Shah. Tavis Larkham, Ronnie Yakerson, Anthony Law, Sandra Nova back row — Vickie Rzenrkowski, Karen Lee, Om Reeder, Neil Janis. David Lin, Juan Martinez, Simone Myara, Michelle de Fara, Jennifer Satzman, Alejandro Lombardo Junior Choir — front row (left to right) Anita Paintey, Karen Green, Richard Kabbe, Amy Crawford back row — Abby Aaronson, Monique Davidson, Lourdes Cuyun. Julia Azar, Crystal Marshall, Beth Galimidi Elementary Choir —front row (left to right) Leslie Cananza, Lacie Wak- ness, Meirav Ravid. Nat Yangsnran, Waiel Nada, Lisa Hess, Maral Farsi, Rachel Eisner back row — Patricia Vischez, Natalie Stevens. Gionna Ja- mison, Vanessa Guillen, Stephanie Devine, Stephanie Bautista 76 Choir and Stagecrew Organizations ' f Wf ' H ;ssssi«

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' 0 R G A N I Z A T J The foreign language clubs are to learn more about the culture of the language and also to get together with a large group of people that have a common interest. Hi, hola, bonjour Learning to speak a new lan- guage takes more than just learning how to speak it, write it and read it, you must practice it. I think of being in the Span- ish Club as a challenge. In fact Spanish is a language I always wanted to learn, and the club offers many colorful activities which challenge and invigorate my desire to master this beauti- ful language, Jeff Nodd, Elev- enth grader said. This year it was a difficult year for both the Spanish Club and French Club to have meet- ings because of the teacher vs. Board of Edu cation dispute. Even though keeping the French Club together was a lit- tle hard, I think we were more organized this year than we ever were. French Club had some problems and 1 think that the school could ' ve lend a hand. Otherwise the cabinet did ev- erything that needed to be done. We even had a trip to L ' Express Restaurant and the club mem- bers enjoyed it and are hoping for more trips like it, Tricia Estares, president of the French Club said. The clubs are not thought of only as a place to enrich your- self with foreign culture but also to make friends. Everyone has joined this clubs for differ- ent reasons. T think the purpose of the Spanish Club is to bring stu- dents together who have a com- mon goal to learn about the Spanish culture. It also provides a place to get together and be- long, we get a sense of compan- ionship, Reginal Huntsman, Twelfth grader said. I joined the French Club be- cause it gives college credit and also because I like being in ex- tra curriculum activities, De- anna Duong, Eleventh grader said. Getting together with a group of people that have a common interest is both educa- tional and fun. Bv Heidi Lazo I ' m starving — French Club members walking inlo L ' Express Reslauranl. This was their first trip. Even though it was hard having meetings, the cabinet was able to keep the club going. Thanks to all their work everyone enjoyed the trip. Huh? I didn ' t hear that — French Club president Tricia Estares announces what will be discussed during the meeting. Clubs are more than just educational, they are fun. .4 place to get together with a group of students that have a common interest. Foreign Clubs c Organization

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N I Z A T Choir and stagecrew are organizations that deal with the performing arts. Each organization contributes individually and colaboratively. Choir performs on stage and stagecrew takes care of what goes on backstage. The Chorus Line The 89-90 elementary, junior high and senior high school choirs have experienced a ren- ovation in their members and their activities. Under the direction of Diane Honda the senior choir has par- ticipated in such events as a high school choir festival and choreography workshop direct- ed by the renowned choreo- grapher and composer John Ja- cobson, at El Camino Real High School, and performed for service organizations under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club, and Hawthorne Bank. The workshop was inspira- tional, it gave the choir mem- bers a sense of purpose and uni- ty. John Jacobson was an exam- ple of how people should try their best in whatever they do. It might seem a cliche, but this workshop and festival and the performances at the Reseda nursing home and the St. James Presbyterian Church gave us a means of communication with people, more than words could express Sandra Nova, senior, said. The Junior and Elementary choirs also participated in festi- vals and visited along with the Senior Choir the Hollywood Bowl museum. Elected officers were Simone Myara, president, David Lin; Vice President, Sandra Nova; Secretary, and Bell Liwanag; Treasurer. Choir is a means by which everyone can appreciate and re- spect music. It offers the kids an opportunity to experience and explore music that they would not normally not be exposed to, or come in contact with, Si- mone Myara, senior, said. While the stage is busy with the actor ' s lines and the singer ' s tunes the stage crew works be- hind the scenes to keep the sound system, light cues, props, and stage backgrounds in place to enhance and support the per- formances. We make sure the sets are painted and sturdy, that the mi- crophones are set up correctly, that the light cues are also set, and that the actors are out on stage on time. Aaron Freed- kin, stage manager, said. bv Sandra Nova and Lea Javas Stagecrew —front row flefl to right} Joseph Brooks. Juan Paves. Karwon Villery. Leah Ellsworth. Carlo Ell.m ' orth. Wendy Hernandez. Caroline .Alexander. .4ida Nova. Michelle Rhoden. back row — Mr Schaeffer. Chad Johnson. Lynette Griffin. Kevin Bailey. Brian Quon. Sieve Olson. James Branom, Scot Nelson. Da ' von Robinson. Richard Cunningham. Tyrone Cooley Zappety. zap, zap . . . Brian, are you okay, Brian? — Working with high voltage equipment, stagecrew members must approach their work with much tenacity. But there ' s no need to worry with Brian Quon and Logan Ray working the lights. Choir and Stagecrew Organizations