Archbishop Mitty High School - Excalibur Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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tm ,six 3 , . ' .. N ,j 5'-,xx P ' mmf? vemment officers tabove. Michelle Sanchez, Sue McGmem. l Bottumj conduct business at one of their weekly fifth period Helpingput in the kitchen, Mrs. Judy George tmiddle of pagel hos for Penny Lane concert-goers. C C he Mitty community teaches you about the needs of people and shows you how you can help others in those times of need,', states Laura Johnson, an alumna of the class of 1983. Johnson uses what she learned at Mit- ty in her everyday life. Last year she worked with the Red Cross in Alviso providing relief to many of the flood vic- tims, as well as serving as an instructor for the Red Cross. As an alumna, she has begun working on a medivac unit as an Emergency Medical technician. There are other ideas on what the Mitty community is. Some see it as Iohnson does, a community striving to help those in need. Others see it as an embodiment of the Marianist philoso- ommumt Eli phy. The spirit at Mitty is also perceived as a product of the work done by the administration and faculty, as well as the students, who work towards creating a feeling of involvement. Others see Mit- ty as a sharing experience of the school that includes parents and alumnus. The feeling of togetherness can be observed in different forms, according to Lani Miller, administrative assistant. Miller sees a prime illustration of the community spirit in the way people come forth to help their fellow human beings. Whether there has been a nat- ural disaster, such as the flooding of Alviso last year, or a personal problem such as the death of a friend or loved one, Miller observes that almost every- one attempts to help as much as possible. Since its opening in 1964, Mitty has been committed to the basic Marianist philosophyf, Miller stated. Iack Ram- age, Father Rodney De Martini, and Miller feel the Mitty Community has developed a greater awareness of the realization of love and community using Mary, the Mother of jesus, as a model. The faculty also works towards main- taining the Mitty community, both in their everyday interactions with stu- dents and in the deeper relationships often established during after-school activities, the faculty assists in creating a Htogetherness, U noted Tania Tilley, a ju- nior. This can be observed in school events, intramural sports, organizations and social activities. Where teachers and students work closely together everyone gets to know each other real- ly well, stated Andy Vanyo, a junior. In Cinco de Mayo, organizer Josie Reguero feels the community is brought closer together because of the overwhelming help I have received from both the stu- dents and teachersf, Students also help to strengthen the bonds that students feel towards the communityf' noted Leann Carr, a ju- nior. Student Covernment, through activities such as jog-a-thon, dances and concerts, brings people together while at the same time raising money for the school. The community service center established this year also helps to cre- ate a feelingrof involvement, observed Charity Packer, a senior. Headed by Cary Cramton, the community service center helps to match Mitty students with agencies in need of volunteers, as at Camp Campbell each year, where students serve as counselors. For LIFE, composed of students who have spent part of their summer on a retreat, the major goal is to assist in the 0 'ww 1. lux m'Hai-iw,f,-1--g,w,s.-it . O spiritual growth of Mitty, observed Brother Spring. At the beginning of the year, this goal was realized in the open- ing mass prepared by LIFE members, which, according to Virginia James, was a real nice mass with a nice theme and a great spirit in the airf, Parents also are greatly involved in the development ofthe Mitty communi- ty cited Darrel Weichenthal, former president of the Advisory Council. By being involved in the parents and boost- erls clubs or just by serving in a car pool, parents are an important part of the spirit at Mitty, observed Ramage. They support all aspects of Mitty: sports, academics, and cultural events. At Cinco de Mayo, much of the food was donated or prepared by parents, stated Reguero. Some of the money raised for the sports program is also gathered by parents. Parents assist in creating community by supporting the philosophies and goals of Mittyf' summarized Terri Bekooy, a graduate of the class of 1981. The alumnus also play part in the Mit- ty Community, noted Miller. They come back year after year to share their triumphs with the Mitty community, she added. This year, several alumni of the class of 1983 returned to visit Mitty, including Shelia Gorham and Laura Johnson. Both came back to talk to old friends and visit with teachers. Others come back years later to be married, have their children baptized, and, in general, share with the Mitty communi- ty for the rest of their life. The spirit at Mitty is evident in everyone involved with the communi- ty,,' summarized Tilley. It,s the greatest feeling of all . . . the together- ness heref' by Lori Weichenthal

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oaches give up time for it, students put off homework for it, parents sacrifice evenings for it, others volunteer for it. Their common goal is the building of the sports program. It is the players, the coaches, the par- ents, and the spectators, all working together that form Mitty sports. For some individuals coaching is their way of contributing. I really believe in the programf' notes varsity tennis coach joan Sullivan. Five years ago when Sulli- van started coaching boys, tennis she had only nine players. This past year, thirty- five boys came out for the team. Sullivan believes the program itself is the reason for the increase in players. She feels the athletes look at the program as something in which they can achieve as well as carry mark of a successful team is one that is positive and works together. Kistler en- joys running with the other athletes but also finds it a challenge. Athlete Elizabeth Nichols feels the sports program is good and spirit is there. She also feels there is a strong sense of unity among the athletes. Nichols be- lieves each player is a building block that supports the rest of the people on the team. The key for a successful team is working hard to try and Win, but most importantly doing their best. Nichols is involved in sports because of the spirit and feeling of camaraderie. Mittyls sports program also gets a lot of support from the sidelines. Victor Pekar- cik is head student trainer of all the male and female interscholastic sports. His job ne game takes ': ' SIT St ' 1:1 on later in life. Sullivan feels there is a real caring for each individual and that some of the best friendships develop here. Mitty's Atheletic Director, coach Mar- tin Procaccio, sees a determination within each athlete that he deems incredible. When Procaccio first started coaching cross country and track, a girls, team did not exist. Since then, due to avid interest by female athletes, a girls, team has been added and continues to expand. Procaccio sees a strong camaraderie amongst the athletes and a commitment to do well for one another. Procaccio lauds the parents for their continued support of Mitty's sports. Over the past thirteen years, coach Pe- ter Petrinovich has seen many changes. He has coached varsity football and girlls junior varsity softball and has seen Mittyls female athletes emerge to become one of I really believe in the program? - joan Sullivan the top teams in the CCS fCentral Coast Sectionl. Petrinovich feels the sports pro- gram is superior. Petrinovich has been at Mitty all these years because of the kids. He has a high esteem for the Mitty par- ents because the students are a reflection of their parents. Others participate in the sports pro- gram at Mitty through their athletic abili- ties. Athlete Kim Kistler feels the sports at Mitty are hard work but worth it. Kist- ler enjoys running cross country and track because it gives her the opportunity to meet a variety of people she would not be able to meet 'in classes. She believes the is to take care of and prevent injuries among the athletes. Pekarcik feels there is a mutual respect between the trainer and the athletes both as friends and team- mates. He believes that good sports- manship is always number one. Pekarcik believes it is playing for a cause and all striving for something that brings the teams together. Pekarcik feels it is impor- tant to set goals before each game and try to achieve them. Another part of the sideline activity is the Statistician. Patty Corsiglia's job is to take down all the statistics of the game. Corsiglia became a stat girl because most of her friends were on the team and she wanted to show her support. You get a good l feeling. The athletes respect you more because they know you are a part of what they are doing. Another aspect of the sports program is the support from the parents. The Mitty Booster Club has been here as long as the school has, but was reorganzied three years ago. jim Hansell, president of the Booster Club, believes the sports pro- gram at Mitty is good but there is room for improvement. He would like to help the school get more equipment to be able to participate in the top of its league. The purpose of the Booster Club is to raise funds for all the athletic clubs. The sports program is a combination of efforts aimed beyond the physical devel- opment of athletes. As one component of the Mitty community it integrates with the academic and the religious. It is one facet of the high school experience. There is a heck of a lot more to school than playing football which lasts three months a year, notes Petrinovich. by Theresa Banchero