Grover Cleveland High School - Les Memoires Yearbook (Reseda, CA)

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Coach Phil Berk Cleveland's Fabulous Forensic Squad FINALISTS R. Keller R. Purkey S. Miller J. Christianson J. Diamond J. Cameron A. Klindt There was only one word to describe Cleveland's Speech and Debate team as it finished the 1969-1970 school year-winning! The Cavalier forensic squad traveled from tournament to tournament, picking up awards wherever they went. Individually, and as a team, the Cavaliers were the ones to beat. The first tournament of the year saw the Cavaliers traveling to South Torrance High where, in statewide competition, they placed finalists in three events: Carol Christy, in dramatic interpretation, Sue Miller in oratorical interpretation, and Jim Cameron in impromptu speaking. A week later, the semester got off to a great start at the fall Novice tournament held at Cleveland. The Cavaliers won three out of four sweepstakes trophies in inter- pretive events, original events, and overall sweepstakes. Additionally, the team placed second in debate behind Birmingham but ahead of Notre Dame, Taft, and Granada Hills. Individually, seven bronze medals were won by Cleveland students. Anne Klindt received a double honor: a medal for debate and one for impromptu speaking. Other medalists were Blair Levin for debate, Bev Segner and Tim Patterson for oratorical interpretation, Chris Maier for expository speaking, and Dave McDermott for original oratory. The following week, the Cavaliers traveled to Torrance High for the first Junior SPEECH AND DEBATE M. Subd, C. Maier, J. Diamond, Lockwood, G. Randall, R. Keller, lor, N. Greenbaum, A. Klindt, J Paige. Row 5-C. DiCamillo, K -Q t F ws- Russell, F. lrving, G. Brown, M ' LaMo,ntia, T. McGuire. Row 6-A at Wazms, C. Smock, E. Crawford A 'ff A i B. Segner, B. Heald, S. Miller J. Henrix, E. Bourdon, T. Patter son. !.f-x 4: 1,111 cl.-H 2 Row 1-M. Rifkin, N. Caiserman, B. Levin, B. Flanagan, J. Chris- tianson, M. King, J. Cameron. Row 2-M. Baxter, L. Reese, W. J. McCall, R. Purkey, D. Ross, M. Kurtz, D. Stark, M. Lagoy, B. Tan- nenbaum. Row 3-A. Thacker, K. McComiskey, S. Boyd, S. Chad- wick, J. Kinzy, J. Heston, C. Gwaihir, C. Larson, G. Burwell, S. Golden, A. Ball, K. Babcock, J. Day. Row 4-S. Cole, P. Lasker, S. Federer, J. Norstrand, L. Kul- kin, L. Morgan, D. Owen, B. Tay-

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Future Farmers of America 'Nasir t fi -3 3 By joining Future Farmers of America stu- dents can receive the training necessary for the care of livestock. Their success is reflected in the many ribbons they have vvon in competition in fairs, livestock exhibitions, and various contests. International Club exposes its members to the many facets of life in foreign countries. Members of Future Teachers of America work together in preparation for careers in the field of education. Club meetings frequently involve guest speakers who discuss job oppor- tunities in the educational system. Future Teachers of America

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CERTIFICATES OF SUPERIORITY Row 1-S. Boyd, L. Kulkin, S. Cole, M. King, S. Smock, M. Segal, N. Greenbaum, M. Lagoy, K. Babcock. Row 2-K. Russell, M. Suhd, D. Owen, J. Norstrand, S. Gol- den, G. Burwell, J. Kinzy, J. Hare. 11 Varsity tournament. Despite a challenge from all the Torrance schools as well as Fremont, Gardena, and Birmingham, Cleveland captured the Grand Sweep- stakes trophy. Among our medalists were Tom McGuire, Tim Patterson, Frank Irving, and Carol Larson. Two weeks later, Cleveland made it a triple sweep for the semester by again capturing the Grand Sweep- stakes trophy at the first Varsity tournament held at Palos Verdes High. Four Cavaliers received medals at this tournament: Jean Arbogast, Jana Christianson, Jody Diamond, and Sue Fouse. Nine other Cleveland contestants were awarded Certificates of Superiority Attempting to repeat this triumph again in the spring, Cleveland found its plans foiled twice by Birm- ingham. At both the Novice and the Varsity tourna- ments Cleveland placed second behind Birmingham losing by only one point each time. ln February, the Cavaliers traveled to San Fernando High for the spring Novice where four speakers received medals: Alice Waznis for oratorical interpretation, Gail Randall for oratorical analysis, Sherry Chadwick for program reading, and Tim Patterson for original ora- tory. A week later, the squad scored a smashing victory at Van Nuys High by capturing the Junior Varsity Grand Sweepstakes trophy. Cleveland scored 67 points over the second place total of 37 points. Individually, eight Cavaliers were rewarded medals: Jody Diamond and lbs- it' Melody LaMontia for dramatic interpretation: Dave Howley and Bridget Flanagan for oratorical interpreta- tion: Alice Waznis and Mike Kurtz for humorous inter- pretation: Wendy Lockwood for program reading: Sue Miller for original oratory: and Anne Klindt for im- promptu speaking. Again it was only one point which defeated Cleve- land's Cavaliers at the spring Varsity tournament at Cleveland. Cleveland once again captured the Interpre- tive Sweepstakes trophy, a feat which it has accom- plished at every single tournament attended in the past four semesters. Individually, five Cavaliers received gold medals: Carol Christie, Jana Christianson, and Karen McComiskey for dramatic interpretation: Sue Miller for oratorical interpretation: and Don Stark for expository speaking. P Finally in April, the Cavaliers qualified three stu- dents to the State tournament held during May in Stockton. Bob Keller for original oratory and Chris Maier and Anne Klindt for impromptu speaking earned this honor by placing third, fourth, and second place respectively. Semi-finalists at the tournament included Carol Christy, Jana Christianson and Karen McComiskey for dramatic interpretation: Jody Diamond for humorous interpretation: and Tom Nelson and Sue Miller for oratorical interpretation. U EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKERS Row 1-A. Thacker, M. Rifkin, R. Purkey, L. Mor- gan, J. McCall. Row 2- M. Baxter, S. Federer, S. ----' Hankin, G. Brown, B. Taylor.