Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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 i' With motorcycle escorts. Machine Shop VICA mem bers parade by stands in their fance vehicle. Signs on the side proclaim Machine Shop number 1!” Tryouts for the school fashion show models were tough. The huge numbers that tried out had to be narrowed down to a select few. Here Wendy White and Kim Stocking model in an attempt to gain a spot in the school fashion show. Showing off new fashions takes a special flair as well Michelle Carlson, one of the many DECA fashion models demonstrates. VICA DECA • 49

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VICA-DECA — Altruistic Goals DECA has been and is one of the most successful and award winning clubs in the school. At the DECA Invitational held in January at Snow College, the club brought home seven trophies (four first places), more than any other high school compet ing. Each year their fashion show gains top honors and this year’s was no exception. Working for the “Chapter of the Year was the goal of the DECA organization this year as in the past four years. Gaining the title required worked designed to develop busi- ness skills and expand the club’s commu- nity awareness. The program involved par ticipation in nine specific areas: leadership —which was accomplished in a workshop exercise; the promotion of free enterprise; the development of occupational compe tency; the development of high ethical standards—the club’s anti-shoplifting cam- paign; the development of career opportu nity awareness; the development of citizen- ship consciousness—for this the members sponsored a Ski-A Thon for charity; the de velopment of business etiquette; the devel opment of self confidence; and gaining an understanding of the marketing system— which took top DECA members and their advisors to Dallas to the World Trade Mart. DECA students were also involved in the production of the basketball programs. For the programs the students drew up the layouts, took the pictures, wrote the copy; in short, they produced the entire finished product. This year’s VICA chapter was the largest the school has ever had with 313 mem- bers; it also turned out to be the largest in the state. All of the VICA members were involved in at least one fund raising activ- ity this year. The fund raisers included sell- ing chocolate bars; and working in conces- sion stands at home games. The funds earned helped pay for jackets and other activities. The VICA members in wood classes sponsored a Christmas tree contest in which all of the VICA departments par ticipated. The Vocational Auto classes sponsored a Sub-for-Santa drive which helped brighten Christmas for many needy families. A Christmas tree contest sponsored by VICA woods class inspired this holiday tree The contest was won by the Auto Body class before Christmas break The car demolition sponsored by VICA was the most popular attraction at the homecoming fair. The car after student demolition, was good for nothing but the junk yard 48 • VICA DECA

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Outspoken Clubs Outside in the teachers parking lot where the pods are, is where the foreign language and debate clubs are located. For- eign language club president Marcello Hunter said, The club helps provide indi- vidual students with opportunities to learn more about foreign cultures. It helps spark and interest with more students because they get involved and enjoy the activities. The club has had eight activities. Most of them were to help get students acquaint- ed with other club members. They have also had assemblies, one of the most fun was the Christmas assembly. Each of the advanced classes did a skit to tell about something they do in that country. At the end of the program they sang Christmas songs in their foreign language. The Span- ish class also made pinatas, which they broke at the end of the assembly and then threw the candy to the audience. At the beginning of the season Alta’s debate squad placed in the top 5 out of 4 sweepstakes tournaments. At the Gover- nors Cup, one of the largest tournaments, Alta brought home sweepstakes trophy. Members of the squad have received invi- tations to attend tournaments at colleges such as Harvard and Georgetown. A tour- nament, the debators look forward to. is the February tournament in Berkley, Cali- fornia. When asked why she took debate, novice debator, Lisa Varley said I wanted to learn how to public speak without being scared. It helps me organize my thoughts and it enhances leadership qualities. Using a stack of English books as a podium. Mary Gonzales presents her case while the other team is taking down flows and researching evidence during a practice debate at Alta A new rendition to an old favorite Christmas carol The Night Before Christmas. .is given a bit of German flair as Beth Ann Boyer and Thomas Joel rise from their bed to see what’s the matter, before old Kris Kringle comes to pay them a visit at the Foreign Language Club Assembly before Winter break. 50 • For. Lang. • Debate