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

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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

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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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Let vourscll slip .IH.H ti the rugged snow covered peaks of the Swiss Alps. Appreci- ating the beauty of nature is important to the outdoors- wan, this is one of the pur- poses of the Nature Study ( luh. Outings this year included a whale watching trip in San Pedro. Hiking trips show the members of the club how to appreciate and respect na- ture, while the Thanksgiving canned food drive serves the community. Officers; Mary Wicks, Presi- dent; Mildred Samonie, Vice President; Susan Toleniino, Secretary. I Have you ever wondered how those certain indisi- duals get up in front of .1 good sized crowd and gite .1 flowing speech: ' ' Often times these individuals seem as though they have the natural ability to talk without having to devote a great amount of time or practice into this art. But you too can possess this unique talent, baffle your peers, and ama e your friends by being a member of the Speech Club. Future politicians and ar- ticulate Americans learn their precise speaking skills in Bishop A mat ' s own Fo rensic League, known better as the Speech ( lub. By don ating some of their personal items, the Speech (lub helps a group of homeless women. Officm: .Stui : iMniionc. rrrMorni; LCMie LMH»ge, Vice Prrsidrnt, ( anntt- Kunklcr. Sn rctsn, briMtnr t ' mmel. Tre urcr. SCOKlNf, THF (LUBS 235