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

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Ani.ii • hultcrhui; ' akc note. The l ' lu ii)L;r.iph ( luh. n in i j.is diirnctcd a lar c folloM ini;. i hclpini; lhi)sc »h in oi ph( r( i;r.iphv polish their ' •kills and refine the jrt. Ph()ti i;r,iph , ds delined hv ' •time, s .m jrl. ,ind require ' ! nn urti ' is eve and skilllul h.ind to w-e the instrument, the camer.i, to a polished perfection, hlendint light with the scenery. Amut. this vedr. has been graced uith the services of a professional photugrnpher. taking pictures for the yearbook. Den- nis Trerotola is one of the most creative photographers from Alfred and Fabris Studios. His work this vear has been an example for those uho enjov photogra- phy. Photography (.lub Formed just last vear. the Photographv (luh has grown to be one of the most popular clubs on campus, attracting large numbers of shuiterbugs to the told. This club has something tor e ervone h ho has the slightest interest in phoia our- nalism; trom education of the nosice to practice skills for the ad anced photog- rapher. I he National junior Honor .Society is composed III a group of students who demonstrate not oly a high academic requirement, but s( hoid ami om niunitv leailership National Junior Honor Society MItmrs: Hevnan Ledesma. President- Sean Hrailv. Historian; Kay Deleon. Vice President; I isa Monte . Secretary, (Not Putured). Ole! the cr of the matadors rings out as he dances about the bull ' s most recent charge. He looks into the eyes of the bull, his nostrils flaring as his hoof scrapes the ground, preparing to attack his assailant. The bull charges, the cape conceals the death fight, and vou are in the heart of Old Spain. The Spanish ( lub tries to bring these and mam Spanish (Aub other aspects of the Spanish culture to .Amat through the Spanish (lub. Hy a clearer under- standing of the language, members are equipped ilh the necessary tools to function in a bilingual society. )ffiicrs: (iilberi Ortega. Viie President; Marta I amas. Treasurer s( OHING THE ( l.lHs 233

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M The Pantages, The Chinese, The Schubert, and the illustrious Bishop Amat Gym. All of these are great theaters, all are the stages of perfor- mances, the witnesses of great talent. At Amat, the talent is local, hune from the stone, right here in the Drama Club. Acting is not just fun, but is hard work. The Bishop Amat Drama Club has presented in the past such classics as South Seas, and Oklaho- Drama Club ma. Using its talents to do its Christian service project, the Dramatists exercise their vocal chords by caroling and hosting a party at Maryvale Orphanage in Rosemead. (Right) Psychotic in behavior, Mike Franco portrays his character from the Christmas program, the Oriental Jonnie Simms. The National Honor Society Club tries to encourage scholastic achievement, communty service, and g ood leadership. The Or- ganization also promotes the unity of the student body through the participation in the Christian Service Projects organized by each of the clubs. The NHS was formed in 1929 and was designed to encourage high standards of student performance throughout the country. National Honor Society This club promotes academic excellence while helping the develop character and the willingness to serve Christ and the community. Officers: Margaret Moriarty, President; Christine Ummel, Vice President; Lourdes Lontok, Treasurer; Joann Guzman, Secre- tary. Walking along the sidewalks of gay Pari ' in the summer, the warm breeze off the Seine River en- hancing the smells drifting from the rows and rows of cafes that line the streets of Paris. The French Club exposes the students to the French Club culture through experiencing the language. Officers: Cheri Graham, Vice President; Anne Sutton, Secretary Treasurer; Laura Con treras, President. 232 SCORING THE CLUBS

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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers would have looked on in respectful awe as the Creative Dance Club goes over their newest routines. Under the direction of Deseriee Voss, Creative Dance ' s spirited president, these girls work hard on the latest dance steps and fancy footwork. By using their talents to the best of their ability, the girls perform at Creative Dance Club Golden Age Convalescent Hospital and Beverly Manor, Bringing warmth into the lives of many lonely people. Officers: Marcy Vasquez, Sgt. at Arms; Deneen Vierra, Secretary; De- seriee Voss, President (Not Pictured); Veronica Reveles, Vice Presi- dent Moving with precise movements, the Lancerettes bright- en the half-time entertainment. These girls comprise a major part of experiencing an Amat football game, and these girls comprise the heart of the Lancerette Club. Lancerette Club Officers: Carmen Caldera, Vice President; Bessie Arce, President (Not Pictured) Sitting in the stands before the start of the game, one finds several of the benches covered with white paper. Then as the crowd gathers in strength and numbers, the benches are filled with those of the Pep Club, armed to the teeth with their supportive cheers and warm voices. In the heat of a game, tbey can be heard with Pep Club relative ease, above the rest of the crowd, urging the Lancers on to victory. The Pep Club also participates in the Adopt a Grandparent pro- gram for their Christian Service Project. Officers: Maria A yellan , President; Martha Ji- menez, Vice President; Irma Perez, Secretary 234 SCORING THE CLUBS