James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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A Time for. . . ACTIVITIES Whal is the draft? By virtue of this question, many Madison students got a glimpse of a time not so far away in their future. The draft, a concern for every boy on campus, was the subject of the Human Relations Committee seminar on November 12th. Free-wheeling discussion, whole-hearted enthu- siasm. and dedicated service set the pace for this year's activities. The ASB Executive Council tackled the annual problem of encouraging student participation with resourcefulness and determination. Pep Club provided an outlet for the turbulent emotions set off by Madison's triumphant teams. Senior girls in Madleens found time to devote to a ser- vice project at Sharp Rehabilitation Center. Ro- mads sponsored a knock-down, drag-out tug-of -war where both students and teachers found that a good mud bath wasn’t all that bad. AFS goals were realized this year with the coming of two foreign exchange students from Italy and Indonesia, while two more students from Sweden and Ger- many brought the overseas entourage to a grand total of four. As a result of the widespread need for money, competition was keen as clubs vied for dates on the activities calendar. No club was able to comer the after-school sale market, as candy apples. suckers, brownies and other taste-tempting treats enticed the hungry Madison student. Educational college programs brought the as- pects and realities of college into focus for many seniors. Prospective San Diego State College applicants at Madison were dismayed when they found out that they were part of a group of 6.000 expected applicants - and only 3,000 could be admitted. The ASB Ball recalled a white Christ- mas never seen in San Diego as it ushered in a much welcomed Christmas vacation. Along with such ac- tivities as Girls' League's perennial Sadie Haw- kins, it provided students with a time for relaxation and exuberance. I.EFT - The major responsibility for organizing school activ- ities rested with the ASB Executive Council. Members were Treasurer Maureen Johnston, Senior Class President Penny lodice. Commissioner of Fine Arts Steve Pittman. Vice Pres- ident Karen Rcinwald. Commissioner of GAA Vicki Roudc- bush. Secretary Christine Yang. Commissioner of Publications Virginia Weeks, and President Bob Sturgeon. Not pictured arc Commissioner of Student Activities Connie Naymik, Commis- sioner of Boys’ Athletics Rick Gamer. Junior Class President Gaylenc Benedict, and Sophomore Class President Ann Baker. BELOW - The gavd that signifies student government was seen at ASB representative meetings. It was also present at the ASB Nominating Convention where the democratic process became the means for the election of a new Executive Council. Activities 117

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Opposition to Flag Ceremony Brings A.S.B. to Action President ...................................Bob Sturgeon Vice-President..........................................Karen Rcinwald Secretary...........................................Christine Yang Treasurer....................................Maureen Johnston Comm, of Publications........................Virginia Weeks Comm, of Student Activities..................Connie Naymik Comm, of Pine Arts.............................Steve Pittman Comm, of Girls League.................................Debbie Dascenzo Comm, of Girls Athletics....................Vicki Roudebush Comm, of Boys’Athletics..................................Rick Gamer Senior Class President..................................Penny lodice Junior Class President.......................Gaylenc Benedict Sophomore Class President..........................Ann Baker Advisor.................................Mr. George Hoagland OPPOSITE PA GE. TOP - lixccutivc Council in A.S.B. office during sixth hour meeting. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM • Bob Sturgeon. Mr. Hoagland. Connie Naymik. and Maureen Johnston meet with Mr. Byrnes to discuss school ac- tivities. BELOW - Rick (iarncr. Kathy Tatcra. Sherry Bain, and alumnus Jack A comb at last year's Nominating Convention. “Fight the issue, not the personality! shook the A.S.B. office walls as Mr. Hoagland's voice boomed out over the dis- cussion in progress by the thirteen member A.S.B. Executive Council. The results of these meetings, taking time from sum- mer months and a class period per day. have made the 1970-71 school year one of Madison's most exciting and fulfilling. Many members spent their lunch period in A.S.B.. munching apples and sandwiches between work and discussion. Sophomore Orientation started the year for wondering tenth graders. They met officers, cheerleaders, and learned of the many functions at school. Opposition to the morning flag ceremony was one of the many issues brought out in the open A.S.B. meetings. The meetings provided a time for complaints or problems to be talked about and brought before the whole school. The final decisions of many issues were left up to in- terested students who came out to vote. The Catamaran Hotel was the setting for the bi-annual S.D. A.S.C. Conference. Twenty-five enthusiastic representatives from Madison spent the day throwing ideas back and forth with students from all over San Diego to try to improve problems common to all schools.