Blair High School - Saga Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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of Lf! 6 The School Improvement Committee at Blair provides an opportunity for parents, staff and students to come together to discuss ways Blair can be improved. The time is spent constructively, solutions are suggested instead of blame being cast. The specific goals this year included improving the morale and communica- tions within Blair, the beautification of Blair, and being available to deal with any crisis. Having a sound board of a broad selection of people helps solve any prob- lem. Improvements such as better use of the marquee, a tutoring program for stu- dents who need it, a copier, and fresh paint for the amphitheater were objec- tives the group worked towards. The committee has kept a sharp eye on developments downtown in other words, at the Education Center. Members have attended school board meetings and reported back as the possible consolida- tion of secondary schools has been under discussion. Bob Miele has been chairman of the committee since it began several years ago, This year, parent Charlotte Tyler has acted as his main assistant. The School Improvement Committee is open to any- one at Blair who has on idea for school improvement. Top left: Jeanne Pursel shows her BITCHIN' SIC spirit. Middle left: LouAnn Hen- drix fantasizes ofa much improved Blair High School. Bottom left: Dianne Moore tries to demonstrate her logic. Top right: Judie O'Neill expresses her views, as usual, Middle right: Paperboy Eric Bland offers a Viking Express before departing on his route. Bottom right: Alice Rodriguez. Rita Elshout, and Charlotte Tyler listen attentively to the controversial debate. SIC 33

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PISA It is the objective of the Blair P.T.S.A. to be a support group of the school. The at- tempt to support the activities of the stu- dent body with funds, personnal and ideas. The parents, teachers and staff in- volved attend meetings to keep them- selves abreast of the activities of the school, look into problems and form effec- tive solutions. Annually they help get the school year off to a good start by hosting a luncheon for all faculty and staff the day before school begins. They have supplied food of all varieties free to the students attending the Homecoming Dance, and supplied chaperones for dances. P.T.S.A. puts together the school newsletter to keep the school population informed of sporting events, general information and concerns confronting us Csuch as school closurej. They contact the Superinten- dant and School Board Members to lobby on behalf of issues concerning Blair, and send out tokens of appreciation to staff members on several occasions. They serve refreshments at Open House and Back to School Night working at fostering good public relations for the school within the community and with Private schools. Other helpful efforts have funded emer- gency welfare for situations that arise. Funding the generation and half of the po- lice costs for the picnic as well as sponsor- ing booths, they will also be sponsoring the second annual Easter Egg Hunt and Second Annual Tennis Tournament. Last years big fund raiser bought computer equipment and established a repair fund to expedite expenses. The Leadership Conference was sponsored last year and will be supported this year. The support and enthusiasm by the P.T.S.A. is over whelmingly appreciated by Blair High. We, the administration and the student body would like to thank you, P.T.S.A., tre- mendously. 32 PTSA Nlflflbb 4 3 i 11 1 lNlXll ONLY Q2-oo j Vlwre. 3 WWW Bottom left: Ken Olson attempts to settle the ongoing budget crises at Blair. Top left: Secretary Wendy Bodenshot contemplates her present strategies onlthe sports program. Top right, Tommy Seeker waits anxiously to express his student's point of view. Middle: Dianne Moore and Bonnie Griffiths show their satisfaction upon completion of the meeting. Bottom right: Joe Bogaard wanls you.

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