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

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ccording to Webster, it is a place or institution for teaching and learningf' But to Mitty students, school is much more: it is an intermin- gling of religion, academics, culture, sports, and community. The above definition is derived from the responses of students to a recent sur- vey. A random survey of more than 200 students offers significant insights into Mitty High. An initial observation is that although 639: of those polled are Catholic, there is religious diversity on campus. 16927 ofthe respondents are Protestant, 991 practice no religion, 29: are jewish, and 1091 be- campus. Almost every racial background is represented including Italian, Hispan- ic, Afro-American, German, and Irish. 58922 state they are involved in cultural activities on campus, while only 24922 claim to be involved in ethnic activities in the community. Ofthose polled, 71'Za say they feel 'igoodv to very good at Mitty. This indicates a healthy cultural atmo- sphere at Mitty and a place where stu- dents from all backgrounds can feel com- fortable,', summarizes senior Charity Packer. The importance of sports at Mitty is represented by the fact that 74921 of those polled participate in after-school sports. ver 200 asked: , survey say . long to some other faith. Out of those who stated they were raised in a religion not listed, most were non-denominational, Islamic, or Buddhist. Although only 679: admit they still practice their faith, 6196 state they are involved with religious activities on cam- pus. These events range from partici- pation in mass and attending retreats to being a member of LIFE, a Living In Faith Experience. The data suggests that religion at Mitty goes beyond practic- ing one's faith. I attend mass and re- treats as much to be with my peers as to experience religionf, verifies a junior, Andy Vanyo. The academic section ofthe poll reveals that 73921 enjoyed the educational propor- tion of school, with an overwhelming majority choosing math as their favorite subject. Such evidence may indicate stu- dents at Mitty realize the importance of this field in the world today. with com- puters and technology, it's hard to survive without a good knowledge of math, summarizes Kevin Smith, a junior. Even more revealing of the academic trends at Mitty is that 839: ofthe students polled plan to attend a four-year college. Such a high percentage of college bound students, according to counselor Bernie LeRoy, reflects a strong academic as well as career-oriented atmospheref, Verify- ing this opinion is that 699: ofthe respon- dents feel the atmosphere at Mitty has a positive influence on their academic achievement. Another observation from the survey is the cultural diversity which is present on Ofthese, 4792: state they spend 3-5 hours on their sport a day. 6192 of the respon- dents claim they intend to continue their involvement in sports when they go to college. Sports is such an important part of my life that I cannot see myself not continuing it in collegef, verfies Sean De- Monner, a junior. When it comes to Mitty as a communi- ty, an overwhelming 8292: of the students polled feel the school is spirited. This spirit is not only reflected in that 60921 attend school activities such as rallies, games, dances, and concerts, but also in that 649: note their parents are involved in the community through such organiza- tions as Parent's Club, the Booster Club, and the Advisory Board. Such involve- ment indicates a great pride in school and feeling of communityf, stated Lani Miller, assistant to the administrator. As a whole, the results of the survey indicate one important factor at Mitty, and that is involvement. Students appear to be involved in every aspect of the school from religion and academics to sports. Mitty is a community of giving K . . . where students rom all backgrounds can feel comfortable. and sharing, caring, and growing. It is a place created by the involvement of everyonef' concluded Shelly Alexanders an alumna of the class of 1981. by Lori Weichenthal

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