Irvine High School - Citadel Yearbook (Irvine, CA)

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Mew opportunities involve Inactive students ssm First impressions can be deceiving. Consider that initial reactions to someone in stu- dent government who is not a part of it, can often be that of indifference. The goal, however, for the Associated Student Body, was to get more students in- volved out of those who might normally not be so interested. For example, the Homecoming Week in October was one way ASB aimed for more student involvement. The dress up days we had made it easier for people to be involved with, said Progra Improvement Council representative Michelle Tan, because a lot of people already had the clothes in their closets. Even students who had not worked behind the scenes, appreciated the effort and time put in by ASB. In par- ticular, the dress-up days, such as Jambo Day and Viva Vaquero Day, among others. ASB was also in charge of the lunchtime activities which in- cluded organizing DJ ' s to play music. I was really impressed by the school ' s participation in the Homecoming Week ac- tivities, said Senior Michelle Mueller. Everything looked like a lot of planning had gone into it. A first time activity put on by ASB, was a Sadie Hawkins Dance, held in the Irvine gym Dusty Street from Los Angeles radio station KROQ was on hand to provide music for the dance, as well as hosting a limbo contest where she gave out albums to the winning contestants. I think having it for the first time, it really went off well, said ASB representative Soyeon Kim. Promoting both couples or going with your friends, we got a really good turnout. This way, peo- ple weren ' t pressured not to go because they didn ' t have a date. All proceeds from the dance went to the boys ' basketball program. The dance, an an- nual event put on by ASB, went off well, according to Kim. Another way ASB attemp- ted to garner involvement from students, was by organizing the Club Fair. During an ex- tended lunch hour in late September, all of the registered clubs set up tables, enticing fellow students to sign up. At each table was in- formation about meetings, as well as registration sheets. Another responsibility given to ASB, was to put the group in charge of pep rallies, for the first time. Though the pep squads still performed at the rallies, the burden of planning the rallies was taken off their shoulders. It is a big responsibility, said ASB President Michele Patronite of the many things ASB did. The kids really ex- pect a lot from you. — by David Kligman ASB: Bottom Row: Victoria Hawton, Jason Hibbert, Marie Rodgers, Tina Lee, Cindy Palermo, Robanne Elliot, Amy Jamar, Tiffany O ' Meara, Kim Ford, Heidi Schwarz, Amy Roblyer Middle Row: Henrv An, Cnarise Gates, Diane Tonkovich, Michelle Tan, Kimi Tamura, Malee Tobias, Dione Tanikawa, Soyeon Kim Top Row: Rick McCarthy, Sharon Clohessy, Christie Paddock, Dave Ballantyne, Michelle Patronite, Mrs. Phelps VOICING AN OPINION: Junior Henry An, with a look of determination, attempts to make a point during an ASB meeting. 12 ASBI Activities

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ACTIVITIES Whether students were supervising club meetinqs, running club-sponsored raffles, or pTaying musical instruments, they were establishing Irvine High School as an ideal environment for creative out- put, leadership qualities and social well-being. A wide diversity of clubs sprung up around the campus this year, providing students a place to socialize and exercise leadership abilities. Activities were also abundant whether they were musical, athletic, or student government. Ethnic clubs allowed a vast array of students from differing ethnic groups to meet and discuss ethnic activities perti- nent to their purposes and cultures. There were also European clubs which were useful in satisfying interests and curiosities that students studying foreign languages may have had. By eating din- ner at a french restaurant or taking a trip to a local Spanish-speaking area, daily european activities were brought into the students ' perspective. Political-related clubs met the Irvine High campus for the first time this year. They were essential in comparing and contrasting political points of views among the campus. Student Government existed this year as it always has. By organizing rallies and sponsoring certain activities, the student councils and the Associated Student Body proved themselves to be an integral part of the IHS Campus. Musical activities were responsible for spicing up the campus overall. They were also an outlet for students possessing musical talent. Athletic activities were also on campus this year — activities which included Cheerleading and Songleading. They were responsible for inspiring school spirit whether they were at games or rallies. Clubs and activities were an important facet of the Irvine High School environ- ment, BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT TELL ME HOW I CAN JOIN: Junior Ameer Mody, Junior Mark Yi, Sophomore Renee Chen and Sophomore Jonathon Lo sign their names on a sien-up sheet for the Chinese Club between the balloons during the Club Fair activities at lunch. The Club Fair is held every year so that the clubs can gain memtwrs and expand their ranks. NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCE: In a dark and foggy atmosphere. Junior Sean Tepfer, musician, jazzes up the occasion with his saxophone. His in- spired performance is just a small sample of what can be heard coming from the performances of the in- strumental music department as a whole. Activities Division

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LOST IN THOUGHT: After atten- ALL DRESSED UP; Senior Christie ding an ASB meeting. Sophomore Paddock showed her spirit during Robanne Elliot collected her thoughts ASB by dressing the part on tacky before going to her next class. tourist day. Diane Tonkovich HHH W 1- ■|k r i B i wi H I Diane Tonkovich Diane Tonkovicll AN FRIENDLY DUET: Portraying both the serious side and the light side of ASB, Sophomore Robanne Elliot and Junior Sean Barry show opposite reac- tions to the latest question posed from the ASB advisor. Sherry Phelps, about the next pizza party. IT IS ON THE VERY TIP OF HER TONGUE: Associated Student Body Pep Commissioner Tiffany O ' Meara pauses, for a few seconds to collect her thoughts before telling everyone m Leadership Class her next exciting idea during fourth period. Activities ASB 13