Arcadia High School - Olympian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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ATHLETICS played a big part in the curriculum of Arcadia High students during the 1962-63 school year. Talented boys and girls enthusiastically participated in all phases of athletic activity. Above, the Titan football team wins another game on their way to becoming AA State Champions. Take Up After-School Time for Titans Cindy Johnson, captain of the Arcadia Pom Pon girls, presents a cake to the Titan football team, prior to their play-off game with Flagstaff. Pom Pon girls: Jackie Lindstrom, Jerri Draney, Connie Clark, Linda Jam- ison. Barbara Rebeske, Peggy O’Gara (holding cake), Micki McFadden and Nancy Kelly. 9

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DURING Letterman's initiation seats got paddled, pants were worn back- wards. and HAIL LETTERMEN reverberated throughout the campus. Above. George Mills climbs a pole under the library as part of his initiation. Athletics played a big part in the life of Arcadia students during the 1962- 63 school year. Strong teams in all three major sports—football, basket- ball. and baseball—represented the BIG A in the AA Athletic Confer- ence. Clubs and student activities sparked student interest in school affairs. Par- ticipation was high, as several new clubs popped up on campus. Clean-up campus days and various service proj- ects were popular with industrious clubs. Gaining needed leadership abil- ity the officers of Arcadia's many clubs devoted their time and them- selves to furthering the goals set in the constitution of the BIG A. Club and Athletic Activities Far Left: Mary Katarski and Sharon Farmer instruct Terry Gamble in the art of initiation. Terry, along with seven other initiates, gained membership in Band Letterman's Club. Center: Doris Zesiger, Drama Club member, helps during the making of scenery for an upcom- ing play. Far Right: Gail Roschibal and Karla Jennings, Y-Teens, help with the March of Dimes. 8

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Student Gov’t and Faculty Cooperate STUDENTS of Paul Sanders, Business Education teacher, soak up sons are varied, faculty members seem to like this out-of-doors the sun during one of their daily class periods. Occasionally atmosphere, teachers take their classes outside for class. Although their rea- Through the combined efforts of Student Council and Student Senate, the faculty and students of Arcadia High School are brought into closer con- tact with one another. By learning each other's opin- ions and desires on matters of school policy, the administration, faculty and students cooperate to form a more successful school. Arcadia's ship of state, headed by Captain Hil Brady, is sailing straight into a promising future. Certainly the BIG A is taking its place among the top high schools in the city, as well as the state. Top: Mrs. Gretchen Helser, Mrs. Iris Widmark, and Assistant Principal Leonard Spooner check over student files. Bottom: For some students the most familiar view of the administration building is sitting on the inside looking toward the door!! 10