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

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This year was a busy one for AFS, which wrl- comcd the arrival of Helene C;oiit;aiicl and Su|X)te Cihaswiboon, the return of Ken (lasey, and the de- parture of Leslie Park. Helene was from L Isle-en doden. Trance. Small and charminci. Helene c|uickly became an ac- tive member of A iation s student body. Since .she was a member of Sorano Theater in Trance, she shared her talent with A iation as a cast member of the play Our Hearts Were ' ountj and CJay. Her Aviation sister was Senior ( indy LeRoy. Supote, a student from Phraie Province, Thai- land, was a wonderful experience for all who met him, becau.se he was so affable. He was in regular attendance at A iation s activities and he attended the speech tournament in Arizona. Su]wte was a resident with the I ' .nyles family. Ken, a member of the cla.ss of ' 68, returned from a year ' s visit in Queensburg, Natal, South Africa. He stayed with the Ivan Wirtz family. One of his achievements during his stay was the obtaining of the award, Outstanding Boy of the Year, with his participation in speech and rugby. As .soon as the campus gained one it lost another, and A iation had to .say goodbye to Leslie Park. She began her stay in Santa Fe, Argentina in February. Supote Ghaswiboon (top right ) diligently serves coffee as he works as a waiter during the annual . mcrican Field Service Breakfast. Helene and Supote (center) new arrivals from France and Thai- land, radiate the smiles that come from being able to visit a new country for one year. Gifted in the theater, Helene (bottom right) uses her talent to play the maid in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Sue Vosburg, Shauna DWmhrosi, and Mary McCloskey listen to Leslie Park as she wonders about her future career as a gaucho on the pampas of Argentina, during her guing-away party.

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i AFS ' er Leslie Park makes her last stop at the attendance office, where she waits for the transcript that will make her trip to Argentina a reality. Ken Casey, Aviation ' s AFS representative to South Africa, emerges from Gate 33 and is greeted with gifts from his little brothers. Ameriain Field Senice International Exchange Brings Understanding The six countries represented at the AFS Breakfast were; India, Thailand, . ustralia, France, Ethiopia, and Morocco. Jan Neal, AFS alternate, stops to mail a letter that will put her in touch with Leslie Park, AFS representative in Argen- tina. I 36

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Boy and Girl of Year Richard and Diane Rope Year-End Prize Diane BoUacrt and Richard Brccdcn were se- lected by the facuUy as the outstanding students of 1968. The choice was based upon their high scholas- tic achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and active participation in school activities. The follow- ing list constitutes an impressive roster of participa- tion in school and community affairs: Diane • S-Club President • Girls ' League Vice-President • Pep Club Cheerleader • Commissioner of Public Relations • Independent Study • Graduation Marshall • Vice-President World Friendship Club • Girls ' State . lternate Richard • ASB President • Boys ' State Delegate • CSF Sealbearer • Interact Club • Varsity Tennis • Independent Study • National Forensics League • Junior Class President Richard ' s able leadership of Student Council helps achieve a better communication between students and their Kovernmcnt.