Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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' mF Top speech students on campus, NFL members are (first row) : K. Yost, T. Clark, G. Webber, B. Mack, V. Wcinstein, S. Quigley, S. V ' osburg, T. Johnston; (second ruw): Mr. Glover (Sponsor), C. NFL. SCDL Profitable Year Earns Abundant Trophies NFL trophy winners King Schofield and Mark Zirbel polish their arguments in preparation for the State Championship Tournament at Stanford. Reflecting their successful year are SCDL members (seated ) : T. Clark (Treas.), V, Weinstein (Debate Capt.), B. Forney (V. Pres. ), K. Yost (Sec); (kneehng): R. Breeden, T. Gomme, S. Stanfield, E. Sly, W. Smutzler, R. Beckwith, K. Schofield, D. Lehman, B. Mack, M. Davies, P. Woods; (standing) : Mr. Roland Glover (Sponsor), M. Zir- Spurrell, J. Sweet, D. Martins, K. Schofield, J. Hobbs, B. Forney, L. Adams. Notes, reminders, a tight schedule, and the lead- ing speech and debate .students of AHS can be found in the trail of Mr. Roland (Mover, s}Don.sor of NFL and SCDL. The National Forcnsics League is an individual honor society for speech students achieving a 25-point total in tournament competi- tion. AHS placed second in the USC Southwestern Forensic Tournament sweep.stakes, with Richard Breeden taking first in extemporaneous speaking, and King Schofield and Mark Zirbel triumphing with a first-place debate trophy. These victories be- hind them, they then qualified to enter the State Championship Tournament at Stanford University. Southern California Debate League cannot be entered by a stude nt but only by a school as a whole. SCDL sponsors the majority of events and com- petitions such as open tournaments, student con- gresses, and novice tournaments. This year ' s club was one of the finest ever organized at Aviation. Along with Rolling Hills, the debate teams were asked to put on a demonstration at UCLA. AHS sponsored an open tournament, luring interest with the promise of scholarships for victors. The purpose behind this tournament was summed up by Mr. Glover in this statement: Colleges thus will learn who the students are, and will be able to offer sum- mer grants and regular scholarships to qualified debaters. bel, P. MacConaghy, D. Martins, L. Leavens, D. Gummerman, S. Johnston, D. Stenblom, D. Lilligren, R. Gourley, B. Mangles, D. Fer- nandez, K. Grace, G. Webber, J. Sweet, S. Vosburg, G. Dillaway, T. Johnson, C. Soules, L. Park, T. SkiUen, S. Quigley, C. Spurrell, C. Mullins, P. Haut. «£W«| Jib? 119

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„ ?™ Lettet-meti ' s Club Sports Interests Lead to Active Campus Life The nucleus of the Letterman ' s Club consisted of second-year mem- bers (seated): K. Hanson, D. Graybill, B. Drorbaugh, T. Skillen, M. Leebrick; (standing) : L. Jones, L. Chlup, P. Westphal, D. Reese, S. Shelton. Lettermen Digger Graybill, Bob Drorbaugh, and Mike Leebrick busily apply themselves to making a poster for a basketball game at Palos Verdes. Old-timers and new dudes are (first row) : P. Meier, T. McLaughlin, D. Graybill, B. Drorbaugh, M. Leebrick, K. Hanson, C. Kimber; (sec- ond row): B. Sandker, L. Chlup, M. Gorst, G. Anderson, G. Peffer, J. Williams, G. Comwell, J. McMahon, E. Polsom; (third row): D. Hey ! Get back in your seat ; you haven ' t been excused yet! was the cry of the Lettermen vigi- lantes placed at strategic points during assem- blies. Led by Sponsor Ed Hyduke and President Bob Drorbaugh, these volunteer ushers not only kept the underclassmen from sneaking out with the Seniors, but they also helped stragglers find vacant seats. Zealous sportsmen endured burlap under- wear, limburger cheese, and the title scrub for the privilege of participating in the many Letter- man ' s Club activities. These included such service projects as helping the Student Body by making posters publicizing games, dances, and ASB elec- tions. The money made by selling popcorn and coke went toward goods for the athletic depart- ment and for such school donations as a sign kit for Student Body use and a tree on Arbor Day. Kenn Hansen, treasurer, Digger Graybill, vice president, and Bob Drorbaugh, president, confer with Sponsor Ed Hyduke about purchasing athletic equipment with club funds. Williams, C Spurrell, M. Pollom, D. Reese, N. Frickman, S. Shelton, J. Spencer, J. Starkev, J. Jordan, S. Lindsav, S. Laue, D. Waybright, T. Skillen, P. Westphal.

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Showing ufl lluai lu-w uniloiins die Diill I laui iiiiiubLTS (Inst row) ; K. Mahan, C. Chandler, S. Conover. (second row): D. George, C. Kollios, C. Bates, T. Loop, M, Parker, L. Lytic, M. Linville, D. Pciffer, S. Topel, K. Poh, (third row) : D. Cawagas, W. Sniutzler, K. Martin, D. Fitzgerald, M. Kim, P. Oaksford, N. Noble, T. Johnson, F. McFaiLuid, J, Haiiii. [Unnlh r..w;; S. Andcison, J. Ljifoon, D. Jerand, L. Devitt, D, Greear, C. Wolfe, K. Barry, P. Rogers, D. Gar- ner, M. Biuhan. (fifth rowl: J. Schwartz, J. Johnston, T. Waddcll, P. Paton, S. Holmgren, J. Hastings, J. Sanborn, K. Topel, N. Zirbel, C. Hickney. (sixth row) : J. Neal, C. Heintz, L. Ward, D. McDonough, During a break in jnaclice. Drill out their problems. ask |u(■Mi.■n Aten-hut, atcn-hut, one-two! punctuated by four whistle blasts, is a familiar sound to the 6 i;irls on Aviation ' s Drill Team. Under the direction of Mrs. Merrill-Lee Wyatt. these girls work 19 hours a week to create, organize, and perfect a li ely half-time show. The Drill Team has presented many outstanding .shows this season, one of which brought the festi ity and color of Mex- ico to life through the music of the Tiajuana Brass. The Pirate and Stripper themes also ranked high on the list of favorites. This year ' s Drill Team captain, Claire Chandler, found her.self indebted to her first and second lieuten- ants. Sue Cono er and Kathy Mahan, for their en- thusiastic attitude and creativit . ' I ' hey. in turn, point to the 60 troopers in the ranks as the core of the group ' s success.