Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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The California Scholarship Federation is an organiza- tion which exists to distin- guish the students that have maintained a 3.5 or better grade point average. This club is a combination of sophomores, juniors, and seniors who show strong leadership potential and possesses high scholastic achievements. These stu- dents serve Bishop Amat by tutoring those in need. Some of the clubs activities planned for this year includ- ed C.S.F. night at Disney- land and the making of Eas- ter baskets. After four se- mesters of membership, stu- dents will graduate with honors. Being a member of C.S.F. benefits the students in such areas as scholar- ships, colleges and future oc- cupations. Officers: Lourdes Lontok, Treasurer; Maria Lourdes, Secretary; Stella Vyeno, Vice President; Mary Sut- ton, President. (Not pic- tured) The Girls Athletic Associ- ation promotes the interest in athletic activities and de- veloping participation in sports as well as teaching sportsmanship, cooperation, and service by providing spirit on campus in student body activities and by par- ticipating in team sports. The Girls Athletic Associ- ation consists of many differ- ent girls sports including award winning Cross Coun- try, Basketball, Volleyball, and Track teams. For the year, the Cross Country team had great moments , captur- ing several titles and win- ning many meets. The girls grew, drew closer together in spirit, the GAA supports the girls and the girls athlet- ics in which Amat is so proud. Officers: Karen Polkingb- orne. Treasurer; Kathy O ' Brien, Secretary; Kirsten Levingston, Vice President; Kaelyn Silva, President. 230 SCORING THE CLUBS

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Girls Athletic Association Scores Big The (iirh Aihhlii .4ss ) i.inoo j.v, without .1 doubt, one of ihi- most import.int clubs on our campus. Vi ' hilc pronn tini; school spirit within the student body, the (i.A.A. also stresses p irlsni.in hip .mil unity on the Held .is well .l oil. Pjnicip.iiion s one of the key-i to the Ci.A. A . ' s su 4 rss. Throughout the years, ihi (,.A.A h.c ' .pnii-.nnd Mur. dances and luiniions .uul It.is participated in mj h ( hnsiian .Ser iie projects as tlonatinf; candy lo Mai l.aren Hall at Hal- loween and I ' aster, and the an- nual powderpuff ffame. This makes the (i.A.A. one of the most aitiie or ani aiion ' on our campus. Sportsmanship is ery impor- tant It) the (i.A.A. Whether they ' re playing on the field of just i;eltini; together wiih trunds. luemhers of die i lidi exercise friendliness .mil ( our tesy. This Christian .iiniutle helps the ortiani aiion promote unity among their teammates anti opponents. Still, the Ci.A.A. ' s main con- cern is sports, and in the G.A.A. are some of Amat ' s best athletes. These young ladies put in hours of practice to achieve that standard ol exiellence that they have constantly main- tained. In such sports as tennis, basketball, and volleyball, members of the Ci.A. A. con- tinuously showed (heir alhlelii expertise. Ut are erv proud to ha e a club like the (i.A.A. here at Amai. They are a shining exam- ple of participation, sportsman- ship, and excellence in athlet- ics. Through discipline, forti- tude, and a lot of hard work, the (j.A.A. has tin respei l of everyone at the school. Heiause of this, we salute you! Altl ha kclh.ill. l. (f Till ( 1 1 Us 229

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Mi £f 1 i P loUi [ 1 1 .f ' %%k«V I 1 4 . 1 Ljcidini (luh spvllal hj .kwjril s mcilicjl. Jiiil contrary lo the undent pruclicc i f hlixnl letting;, js M.is in the l).irk A cs, ihc Lucidcm (luh lf,irn- the Litest « ■« % in the prt ffs ii n, .is well as L.iiick-m (luh U.nlmi; the .iniiu.il tu,„l ,lr J hl.HHl dm Officers: Wtx) K,in , President; (ienidti (hirino. Secretary; Minni Ihifif et, Vice President; Denise ( hjve . Treasurer (Not Pictured). The year of 1982 hrouf ht with it a great change for the Bishop Amat Band. With a new director, the Band has taken shape, and turned into a very professional outfit. This year also saw an increase in the si e of the band, with an influx of Freshman, the swelled ranks filled with talent. The Band also helps with the Drama Club productions, working with them at rehearsals, and during the performances. Golden Lancer B.incI Vt ' ith the guiding hand of Mr. C ' aro. the Band has gone through incredible growth and change. With the rise of the marching hand, and the formation of smaller specialized units, such as the newly formed fa ensemble. X ith the breath of new life, the Band has a fresh wind and a rising pride and respect. (Right) Club Section I ' ditor and former Band member Roy McDonald angrily looks on as the Band ( ' lub officers miss their photography appointment. Devoted to the revival of ancient Rome, the Latin Club builds upon the foundations of the now dead language for the better understanding ol words. For, as most of you know, Latin is the core of most languages. The Latin ( ' lub also tries to study the ancient Roman culture to not onh bring it to life, but to belter understand the birth of the language. The Latin (lub does olunteer work at Lanier L.irin ( luh nun Sf.irt Hospital coupled with ( hnsimas ( .ir roling the dolden State (enter for the handi capped. In the Christian spirit the Latin (lub tries to shine their lo e on those who are less fortunate, and by their actions they perform their ( hristian senice Pro ects. Officers: ( laudia Martinez, ' icc President; Lisa Mc( abe, .Seiretarv; (ilenn Sias, President (Sot Pictured) SCORINC THF ( LUBS 231