Torrey Pines High School - Freeflight Yearbook (Del Mar, CA)

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'C ff,-ri 1.Qi'.4- 'H M156 V Michelle Egington cademic excellence comes first, Raul Escamillo ex- pressed the views of the administration on requiring a 2.0 for extracurricular participation. The eligibility requirement covers not only all sports, but also Band, Theater, Cheerleading, Drill and Flag Teams. The requirement has not only developed a need for Academic Standing, but developed a controversy. The argument is centered around certain details. ln order to participate in the athletic program ua student must have passed A classes with at least a grade point average of 2.0 in the previous semester and be currently enrolled in A classes, said Athletic Director Chet Francisco. The San Dieguito Union School District had adopted this policy which is in fact more lenient than comparable rules throughout the nation. ln Texas, for example, a 'One F-No Play rule has been adopted. This states that if a student fails one or more classes in any subject he or she will not be allowed to participate. here the problem lies is that some students feel that they are athletically and not academically gifted. One student hurt by the rule was Mike Pandolfe. Having played Varsity Football since his Freshman year, Pandolf was considered by some to be quite good. Un- fortunately, during the final quarter of hisjunioryear, he failed to meet the 2.0 C5.P.A. Subsequently he was not permitted to play during his senior year. Pandolfe felt he could have made a difference had he been on the team. According to Coach Rik l-laines, Pandolfe is one of the few students truly affected by the policy. lf it were up to l-laines students would need a 2.0 just to graduate. Like Haines, Karin Alexander, Cheerleading Adviser, feels that the rules should be stricter. She requires a 2.5 to participate in the cheer program. She feels A serious student always makes a better quality cheerleader. Acting instructor Jeff Brosbe feels the same way about his actors. When auditioning for a role, an actor must fill out a self- reported academic record. Right before the play, the student must circulate a progress report form among his or her teachers. At this point Brosbe enforces the 'Texas F-Rule. Four- year Thespian Rob Coppo stated, 'When it comes down to it, the grades come first before the show. urrent and potential band members face the same requirementsf'The line isn't as hard in band as in football, because Most of the band students are very high academic achievers said Director Fred Lee. He also feels that the problem is not as pressing because he does a great deal of individual conferencing witn his students. While the administration will not lower their standards, they are doing something to help. The academic support team for athletics, headed by Jerry Tanvaterand Fralncisico tries to help students achieve the necessary grades. Overall the administra- tion is happy with Francisco's enforcement of the current policies. - Jennifer Howland Matt Kunitz 112 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

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