Cholla High School - Impact Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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VT. 'ie '5- ,Q r ui . 4 Bianca Gonzalez, a T7 year old senior, is an honor student, Student Body Vice Presi- dent, Yearbook Editor and a member of the Cholla Academic Decathlon team. In addi- tion, she serves on Tucson Unified School District's Student Advisory Council, a group of young people which advises administra- tors of student's needs and wishes. She's been active in the community, par- ticularly helping at the La Frontera Center for Mental Health. Additionally, for the past four years, Bianca raised funds for the Inter- national Mariachi Conference which benefits the clinic. Bianca was a volunteer campaign worker for the former U.S. representative Jim McNulty, and she served on McNulty's iunior advisory council. In 1984, she won a con- gressional recognition from McNulty. In November 1985, Bianca was one of T4 honored with Una Noche Plateada awards for the community service and leadership. In October of last year, she won a letter of recognition from the Arizona Governor's of- fice. With all these accomplishements complet- ed it is no wonder she caught the eye of La Sertoma Club, the auxiliary to the national organization. She was recently chosen to receive the Tucson La Sertoma Club's Youth Service Award. This award was based on her school and community service. Bianca was competing against 30 other candidates, who were also deserving of this award. However, Prudence Haney, publicity chairman of La Sertoma said, 'xHer record iust stood out! The award is for good scholarship and service to the winner's school and communi- ty. Counselors at all the high schools around town made nominations for deserving young people. The Honoree receives a fifty dollar certificate. - By Linda Gonzales -,il ll ll l V . 1 -so Former ChollafSenior Vince Rodri- guez was involved in in fatal motorcy- A T 23, V A close frierkifstdted, 'Wince wasjo 5 nice guy, cr good friend, and will be T5 greatly missed. ' S l C I l . i la s . . .. Memorial ll O 5

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Drama Club Mimes j is uWe started fir- ing up last year, we've continued, and we plan to continue in the tu- ture! Il Drama Club prepared a melodrama called, l'Hoppily Ever After for a March l7th performance at the North West Neigh- borhood Center. In addition, the Mime Troupe planned a special performance for senior citizens at the center. They also helped during other plays with ticket sales, ushering, and advertisements. They held bagel sales for club funds and have had picnics for group spirit. Senior and Club President Robin Tate said, uWe started tiring up last year, we've continued, and we plan to continue in the future! The otticers were President - Robin Tate, Vice President - Darla Kuhn, Secre- faryfTreasurer- Debbie Gillespie, Social Die rector - Darcie Blondeauz, Mime Club President - Steven Andreacola. Top Pight - lL-RJ: First Pow: Debbie Gillespie, Yvonne Real, Darcie Blondeaux, Middle Pow: Dorthy Mendoze, Laura Seekings, Back Pow: Shelly Cole, Roxanne Esqui- bel, Steve Andreacola, Tara Aregon, Glenn Parks, Darla Kuhn. 41 Marie Grumka , Advisor , Robin Tate Darla Kuhn Vice President' Debbie Gillespi Darcie Blondeaux Sonia? Director Steve Andreacotcx Mime Club: Presidenf 'If 4 President S6CJ'SfOfyfTfEr3SUf6

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National Honor Society The promotion of scholarship, leadership, and academic recognition were the main purposes of the National Honor Society. Composed of 22 upperclassmen and 16 year society sponsor Mr. Len Bryant, the members had to strive to maintain at least a 3.4 average and be dedicated to the school and community. The N.H.S. fund raiser consisted of selling eegees, baked goods, bagels, and candy. They also had service functions where they caroled at a nearby nursing home and vis- ited Casa de los Ninos. The N.H.S. also of- fered free tutoring to Cholla students. - By Warren Wong 2 Q dl 'N 1 s 1 Back Pow fl-Rl: Sponsor: Len Bryant, Laura Watkins, Ross Morales, Anna Elizondo, Tyrone Vincent, Randy Briley. From Row: Annette Warrior, Diane Hoffman, Susan Hooper, Jay Lopez, Rhonda Rice, Nadene Varella, Shay Jones, Denisa Brown, Not Pictured: Julie Elvick, Noelle Files, Henry Mar, Chrestopher McBride, Marklin Weisbrod, David Yebra, Michelle Barbosa, Ray Corral, Roxanne Durako. Student Helping Student In their 3rd year Cholla had a very special support group called P.A.L.S. P.A.L.S. stood for Peers and Listening Students, in short, peer counseling. P.A.L.S. was an alternative to adult counselors when faced with problems or those who just needed to talk. P.A.L.S. wasn't created to answer or solve problems, but to listen, un- derstand, trust help that person find an answer for himfherself. P.A.L.S. consisted of 8 students ranging from sophomores to seniors, including the school nurse, Mr. Phyllis Peaquira, and freshmen counselor Ms. Yvonne Clay who were the sponsors. P.A.L.S. were trained by a local support group called Matrix who helped P.A.L.S. under- stand and deal with the problems of drugs, suicide, and abuse. P.A.L.S. were available ev- ery period including both lunches. - By Warren Wong Back Row ll-PJ: Steve Andrecicola, Steve Lopez, Warren Wong, Sponsor: Phyllis Pasquiera, Michael Lewis, Diana Galavez. Front Row: Kim Powell, Jennifer Kahl, Sponsor: Yvonne Clay, and John Aldecoa. Photos by Dennis Nasta Dedicated Students