Blair High School - Saga Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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The Performing Arts Hit a High Note Pick any day during lunchtime to visit the Drama and Chorus room on campus and you will find the room filled with sweet Harmonious voices of BIair's presti- gious chorus, directed by Mr. James Co- day, The group performed at various ho- tels, clubs and churches with their major shows being the annual Christmas concert in the winter, and Kaleidoscope in the spring. Enrollment in the Drama classes was low. and ineligibility lists further depleted class size. Due to this situation. the year was used mainly as a learning and growing period. Though many plays were re- hearsed, few were performed. Lastly but not least, the performance of the year. the event that practically the entire city looks forward to, what the members of chorus and drama build up to every year, KALEIDESCOPEIIIH This annual event allows the students to display their talents in both singing and acting. ,J A.. l Above: Allan Spee finds his role boring and falls asleep. Belo Kelly Jackson holds a note for five minutes before collapsing DramafChorus Row I: Kristine Karipedes, Jackie Osborne, Teresa Gutierrez, Melinda Smith, Kellie McAllister Sania Basic. Row 2: Heather Daniels, Martha Diaz, Irene Hernandez, Margarita Rosales, Mari Estacio. Allan Spee, Judy Hsu. Row 3: Clea Karipides, Tina, Michelle Colee, Mutsko Sata, Am Provence, Julie Castro, Lisa O'Neill. Rose Ann Virzi, Lynda Hopkins. Row 4: Grace Schwemme Andy Wagner. Emily Wong, Kelly Jackson, Sandra Coria, Liz Hebgan, Eric Oberholtzer, Davi Quinones. John Delany, Jennifer Dakan, Katie Carlson. itaiisi 4

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,v,.,,,, Row I: Concepcion Muro, Maria Amaya, Gricelda Amezquita. Row 2: Dagoberto Avila, Regina Marino. Mr. Aaron Sotello. Diana Amaya. Martha Quintero. Culture Learned and Experienced Out of the many organizations at Blair High, M.E.C.H.A. is one of the oldest and most dedicated to cultural learning. Mo- viento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan's main goal is to organize and unite the Hispanic community. Throughout the years the club has encour- aged its members to become involved in their school and community. M.E.C.H.A. members sponsored a profit- able fundraising campaign. The campaign was launched with a dance, car wash, and candy sales. ln honor of Cinco de Mayo mem- bers helped A.S.B. organize an assembly to commemorate this holiday. Advisor Mr. Aaron Sotello has motivated members to become interested in their his- panic culture and to share their knowledge with the student body. Below right: Oh well, l guess there are to be some days when you iust don't want to smile. Below left: Mr. Sotello does a double take as his students begin their version of the Mexi- can Hat Dance. -an L4 . ' .wg l M.E.C.H.A. 63

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Samphone Phongsa. a friend. and Kim Phongsa all cuddle to stay warm for the long car ride ahead. Below. Michael doesn't feel threatened at all by the fist being flashed in face. Making Themselves at Home Asian students new to Blair as well as America, felt at home at Blair with the help of the East-West club. The aim of the club was to help Orientals who just came from another country get used to their new surroundings. Fortune cookie and Almond cookie sales early in the year brought much attention to the club. During Thanksgiving weekend the club went on an overnight camping trip, organized by club presidents. Lulu Fou and Eleazar Vita. The trip was enjoyed immensely by all members. Later in the year. they went to the beach, bowling, and even had lunch in Chinatown. All members enjoyed each others com- pany. activities. and time spent together. Row If Michael Park. Lulu Fou. Amanda Fox. Jocelyn Hsieh. Sha Ying Cheng. Patty Mac. Ray Dimacali. Row 2: Micki Ly. Christine Mac, Ms. Charlene Lew. Mrs, Margaret Lopez. Victor Gallardo. Huy Trinh, Kim Phongsa. Row 3. Junus Halim. Jimmy Sun. Janet Yang, Louisa Tong, Fadjar Oct. Nikki Takarabe. Emily Wong. Jenny Chang, Hoan Do. Row 4: Advisor Mr. Jim Hsu, Nam Luii. Wen-Sheng Zhu. Byung-Hak Cho. Warren Ke. Danny Sun. Richard Tong. David Deleon. Johnathon Deleon. William Han. Suthala Sayphraraj. Somphone Phongsa. East-West 6?