University of San Diego High School - Presidio Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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.. 2 3. In addition to spiritual growth and the development of sportsmanship, academic excellence has always been a primary goal at Uni. At the Thanksgiv- ing Liturgy on November 25, 1981, ten seniors were recognized for their superior performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests QPSATSD which they took in their junior year. Accepting Letters of Com- mendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation were: Margaret Kasimatis Rhonda Loewer Michael Reichert james Rotherham Gregory Shannon Cheryl Stage Casey Tibbitts joseph Wainio jim Winser Patricia Zepf Dependent upon the scores attained on their SAT's, these students may become eligible for one of the numerous National Merit Scholarships awarded through the NMSC itself, or through private corporations. National Merit 23

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MSC RECGGNIZES TEN UNI ST DE TS 1. The ten National Merit semi-finalists were presented to the student body by Mr. Zoll. 2. Rhonda Loewer is congratulated by Mr. Zoll, asjoan Breher smiles her ap- proval. 3. Michael Reichert happily accepted congratula tions on receiving scholastic honors. 4. Mrs. Breher hands Margaret Kasimatis her plaque from the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Corporation. S.jim Rotherham proudly shakes hands with the Principal before receiving his plaque. 22 National Merit rl L,-r 5-wx

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24 CHRISTMAS WEEK WW 'NH :fe ,1 I . W. ,tr ' SX ' .. A I .. , . My . Q' E 'hz I 2 ' : E..-57 ' U ' - + S l :TH jg . 1. Students browsed around tables laden with handmade toys. 2. Long lines formed as photographers were kept busy taking photos of Santa and groups of students. 3. Mrs. Gorsich gives last minute instructions to student cashier, Mike Nottoli. 4. Mrs. Calabrese joins students in selecting homemade goodies to dispel that hollow feeling. 5.Annette Mangiameli and a friend decorate the Christmas tree in the Library with handmade ornaments. 6. Students choose from various spice ropes and adult gifts for some last minute Christmas shopping. 7. Mr. Altamirano, I do believe this caviar is a little stale! Doug Moore complains. Christmas Week M