Carson High School - Carneta Yearbook (Carson City, NV)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Secretary Sara Bierman, Representative Terry Trease, President Frank Cranier, Representative Mike Thomas, and Treasurer Tayna Nuschwander. Doing it with style H Responsibility and hard work. Who would ever be brave enough to volunteer for such things? Probably somebody who was sincere in wanting to make a difference. It was a few of these somebodys who made up the senior class officers. Sometimes it gets pret- ty tough, living up to all of the responsibilities, but in the end it will turn out great, said Senior Class President Frank Cranier. The hard work didn ' t end after winning the cam- paign; in fact, it had just begun. Being a Senior class officer took a lot more than juijt attending school activities and sitting pretty. It was the actual planning of events and making them happen. However, it wasn ' t just any events. It was ... senior stuff . . . working in the Student Store, planning the Senior Prom, representing the Senior class, working con- cession stands, decorating dances, finding speakers for graduation, said Senior Class Represent- ative, Terry Trease. Responsibility and hard work reauired something more valuable than the volunteer, and the volunteer ' s time. Senior class officer Sara Bierman said, You spend hours of your own time to ensure a successful year. No one recognizes that, and our only satisfaction is through reaching our own goals. Wanting something to happen and making something happen are two different points, and sometimes it takes a lot longer than you think to get from one side to the other, said Senior Class Representative Mike Thomas. The Senior class officers lived up to their name and gave 1987 exactly what they represent — CLASS. As Senior Class Treasurer Tayna Neuschwander said, I wanted our class to go out with style, and I wanted to be a part of that. It ' s been a challenge, but it ' s also been fun. I think I ' m really going to miss it. by Tracy Hicks 188

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Alex DeWolf hits the birdie over the net for badminton in his PE class. Erin Leahy reads a chapter inihe drivers ' ed l)()ol Mr. Kidder sits with students Jenny Jiles and Deborah Smerdon as they walcli PE students do archery, a two week program. 1:10 Today is not the day. You just don ' t feel like being part of the rush and dressing out, and then dressing again at the end of the hour. Maybe you can think of an excuse. The one about the fami- ly dog dying was used last week. Oh well, no use fighting it anymore. Maybe you can work oft the five pounds you gained last weekend. Hopet ully, this is the last year you have to take physical education. Did this sound familiar? Many students didn ' t like to dress out for PE. If they were quick think- ing, they could think of something before the teachers took roll. In PE students learned the fundamentals of different sports. Students had to work together and make the team work. During nice weather, students went out and played football and soccer. When the weather Billy Hayes gets ready to drive along with a tllm in drivers ' eci. fit to live, it to drive got bad, students had to play badminton and basketball. Students were required to take two years of PE. In the second year, they had to lake a drivers ' ed class for half a semester. During the course, a representative from the Depart- ment of Motor Vehicles came and gave the driving permit test. Drivers ' ed taught the fun- damentals of safety and driving. The course was valuable because if students paid ten dollars in the Finance Office, did the map project, and passed the test on driving skills, they could lower the cost of their auto insurance. It also gave them an opportunity to earn an extra half credit. PE teachers were Mr. Brooks, Miss Williams, and Mr. Kidder. Miss Williams pinpointed what had to be a problem for all PE teachers, I absolutely hate it when students won ' t dress out. Drivers ' ed teachers were Mr. McNutt and Mr. Padgett. Sixth Period

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More than just a challenge who sponsored and planned all school activities, such as dances, movie nights, and assemblies? Who did all the behind the scenes work in the Student Store, pro- gramming the computer board and taking inventory of the concessions? Who were the dedicated people who worked hand in hand with the SADD program? Who was the group that donated $1000 to the facul- ty member Jim Frank? A group of young, inspired individuals known as the Student Body Officers. These rive people were more than just Seniors with fancy titles. They each gave a tremen- dous amount of time and hard work to make this year a positive one. We ' ve worked hard to let everyone — the teachers, students, people in the com- munity — know how much we appreciate them. We ' ve made some changes, broke some traditions, to make school a better place for everyone, said Student Body President Michelle Brown. All the officers agreed that being an of- ficer was fun, but if you think it ' s a piece of cake, it ' s not, said Student Body Vice President Rod Fox. You have to have the time and the willingness to work with other people. It ' s fun, but it ' s not easy. Along with the time and hard work came the realization that it takes unity within the group to get anything accomplished. Not only that, they found out that no one per- son could do all the work. Everything requires so much work — you can ' t do it by yourself. Mr. Scoggin has been a great help by doing many things such as making phone calls to scheduling events to take place, said Student Body Historian Lynda Cullen. Mr. Scoggin has enabled us to make wise decisions, guiding us while letting us make our own choices, said Student Body Secretary Kerstine Johnson. Mr Scoggin was the link between the student bo y and the faculty. He worked side by side with the officers, and he en- joyed it. , , i I ' m very impressed with this group ot people. It ' s been a pleasure to work with them. Their work goes unrecognized and the students never realize how much work it really takes. Their low profile and large deeds go unnoticed; self-satisfaction is their only reward, said Vice Principal Mr. Scoggin. These officers weren ' t only students: they were people with very special talents. It takes for the most part dedication. You must be willing to put forth the little free time you have. As treasurer I assist in the money situations of student activities. The nucleus of these transactions is the Student Finance Office, where I must report to fifth hour each day to record the financial dealings for the day with my associate-boss Shari MacDonald, said Student Body Treasurer Bret Borshell. One has to have the ability to make people laugh and have fun. One ot the best things about being an officer is to see the changes we initiated take place. And ot course, there is a certain amount of prestige in being a Student Body Officer, Taid Johnson. It ' s hard work, but it ' s fun. If you enjoy having tremendous amounts of responsibility placed on your shoulder I feel that attempting a Student Body office should be advised, ' said Bo - by Tracy Hicks Student Body President Michelle Brown and Secretary Kersllne Johnson displayed their school sp.nt dunng Anti-Winter Week. Student Body Vice-President Rod Fox presents a cor Hge f om the student body to Dr. Halfer, welcoming her to the school. Student Body Secretary Kerstine lohnson addresses the assembly. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS: Secretary Kerstirie lohnson, President Michelle Brown Historian Lynda Cullen, Treasurer Bret Borshell. and Vice President Rod Fox. Senior Class Student Body Officers