J G Whittier Intermediate School - Wildcats Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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SCA 1st L-R: Richard Powell, Steve Webster, David Amoroso, Andy Potvin, Alas Ademan, Joe Leary, Wendell Germer. 2nd L-R: Glenn Coronado, Gary Coruz, Carl Youngblood. 3rd L-R: Pam Mellot, Fran Dermody, Deana Clayborne, David Cook, Hsu Yu, Le Huong, Mimi Brent. 4th L-R: Gene Calloway, Mary Thompson, Carolyn Gilbert, Micki Kirby, Kerri Hines, Shelly Garrett, Vicky Dooley, Tom Garner. 5th L-R: Hyung Pak, Hope Goss, Macia Lusick, Francis Whitney, Mr. Price (Sponsor), Wanda Pendleton. . G. WHITTIER 76-77 S.C.A. The SCA is very proud of its accomplishments this year. Fifty state flags and twelve continental flags were hung in the corridors, green plants were placed in the halls and cafeteria, new curtains replaced the old ones in the cafeteria, a new menu bulletin board was placed in the cafeteria, a directory and a calendar bulletin board were hung in the main corridor. A successful walk for mankind was held in October, along with a suc¬ cessful magazine drive in February. The SCA participated in assembly programs, 6th grade orientation programs, ESL guides and sponsored several successful dances. This year Whittier has developed a drama club designed for eighth grade students only. The stu¬ dents have elected to put all of their effort into one dramatic production. The Kaufman and Hart comedy, Once in a Lifetime, under the direc¬ tion of Mrs. Mazzei, is scheduled to be presented at the end of the school year. The club members will experience the joys, headaches and excitement involved in presenting a play of this magnitude. It is hoped that each of the students will enjoy their participation in this theatrical endeavor. FIRST ROW: S. Conner, D. Nagle, D. Amoroso, B. Snyder, S. Webster, R. Williams, A. Adenan, L. Shelley, E. Conrad, D. Shirley, W. Pendleton. MIDDLE ROW: M. Lackey, J. Banks, D. Gerhart, C. Waliki. 3rd ROW: K. Eggleston, Mrs. Mazzei (Spon¬ sor) L. Efird, K. Griffith, F. Dermody, A. Cantwell, L. Patrick, L. Moon, B. Knott, M. Dedekind, F. Higgins, K. Stoll, S. Jea- buit, M. Claussen, T. Morrison, G. Conrad, M. Palmer. EIGHTH GRADE DRAMA 47

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WHITTIER CHEERLEADERS The eight J. G. Whittier cheerleaders were chosen in September from forty-two eithth gra- deggirls. The faculty and administration joined togehter in choosing the eight girls. The squad grew from six girls to eight this year, and the new uniforms were an added improvement. The cheerleaders performed at five basketball games and were responsible for posters, badges, and raising school spirit. SPONSORS: Miss Farish Miss Dragan L-R: Karol Ponton, Melody Hull, Michele Claussen, Martha Wal¬ ton (Captain), Linda Hink, Michelle Anthony, Becky Knott, Dawn Gerhart. 77 DRILL TEAM The Whittier drill team is made up of all girls, though boys are encouraged to participate. They have performed during several school assemblies and at home basketball games. The student body and faculty always look forward to their performances. Their performances are concerned with audience appeal, showmanship, variety, coordination, originality, and rou¬ tine compatibility. The team will be returning to the Virginia State Drill Team Championships again this year, where last year the team placed first in the dance division. SPONSORS: Mrs. Brown Mrs. Amakar LEFT TO RIGHT: Gert Young, Trina Duffin, Rosemary Lee, Darsell Rob¬ inson, Stephanie Yates, LaDonna Ellis, Shelly Garrett, Pam Williams, Jeanine Taylor, France Whitney, Kim More, Luvenia Trice, Tina Layne, Evetta Braton. 46

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OFFICE AIDES The office aides afford our school many personal services we could not otherwise have. They answer the office phones, deliver messages, collect the daily attendance, and greet visitors coming to Whittier, to mention just a few of their duties. Our aides maintain a B average, good attendance and present themselves in a most favorable manner. SEATED, L-R: Jeanette Green, LaDonna Ellis. STAND¬ ING, L-R: Martha Walton, Tami Blankenship, Arleen Kobayashi, Kristi Griffith, Koral Ponton, Rhonda Hen- rikson, Ellen Conrad. GUIDANCE AIDES The aid position is a privileged one and aides must set a good example to other students in their personal conduct and in their school work. Good grades are important and aide ' s personal conduct must be courteous and respectful. Aides must give up his her non-academic elective to be an aide. The aides run errands, answer phones, and do minor clerical work. They are a tremendous help to administrators, counse¬ lors and secretaries and a real benefit to the school. L-R: Lori Moon, Mike Maines, Suzanne Jibeault, Maria De Leon, Leslie Efird. L-R: Scott Hydrick, Mike Maines, Richard Garrett, Marc Friedman. STANDING: Ryota Yoshimura, Les Ferguson, Miss Morris. NOT PICTURED: Hope Goss, Mairead O’Clisham, Karen Anderson, Tuan Pham. MATH TEAM The math team is a part of the superintendent ' s aca¬ demic awards program. This year’s team has attended six meets with all twenty-one county intermediates compet¬ ing. This year ' s Whittier team has done as well as any ot the past teams. 48