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

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We’re Just Here To Sing 'Ready-' I'm going to sing any minute now. thinks I-aShaunda Dixon. What kind of music is this? wonder Ladaena Johnson. Beck Pope. Tina Kelly. Candi Chapman. The Girl's Chorus is open to any girl at Madison who enjoys singing. This chorus participat- ed in the Winter and Spring Concert at Madison. It also en- tered in several festivals in the spring throughout the city of San Diego. The purpose of this class is to build musicianship and intro- duce singing techniques to girls who have had no prior choral experiences. Anybody that en- joys singing can be in this class because, as freshman, Marisol Gutierrez pointed out, You're just in there to sing. Front row: Mima Soto. Renee Roux. Marisol Gutierrez, Lahn Giang. Tracy Sheppard. Second row: Diana Duong. LaToya Wise. Allison Lane, ladaena Johnson. Shelia McMullen. Third row: Treva Wright. Taneshia Morrell. Kathy Podlcwski. Jana Puppe. Karen Tran. Fourth row: Debbie Rolland. Diane Barrett. Fifth row: Lashaunda Dixon, LaShawnc Poole. Mercedes Woods. LaKcsha Oliver. Becky Pope, Tina Kelly, Mrs. Shirley- Back row. Tina Thompson. Sheilvy Montante. Candi Chapman. Katie Dendle. Tracey Manning, Shcrcc Myles. Diana Duong and Karen Tran concentrate on hitting that perfect note. Girl’s Chorus 119

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Q u ox A - 8 It { c. ’ hsemble Is zu ct tXA 0 The Choral Ensemble was a choir formed by a group of specially selected singers. These talented singers were priviledged to perform through the city and county of San Diego. During the holiday season, they • were 'nv'ted to sing to the committees and commis- ■ sions of San Diego hosted by Mayor Maureen O'Connor. They also participated in a concert at the Point Loma College and many more exciting festivals throughout the city. oU.a-1 oing Places Qjfo+JL Ju-ixcM tfc About half the members of the Ensemble had pre- vious choir experience. Perhaps that was the reason why their singing was so much appreciated by the student body at Madison. After one of the concerts, Thao Nguyen, a sophomore, confided, I had ex- pected to be bored but I've really enjoyed listening to them sing. Another reason for their success might have been Mrs. Shirley, the choir director. She pushed them hard, but in the end the result was worth it. I have great hopes and aspirations for this choir as we grow and mature. It has been a great year and I look for- ward to an even better one next year, said Mrs. Shirley. Front row: Joe Aspaas, Stephen Puppe, Michael Ibarra. Second row: Shannon Rice. Kristen Copeland. Natalie Marmon. Lesley Winders, Angucnetta Williams. Debbie Ashby, Cynthia Walsh, Mrs. Shirley. Third row: JoAnn Helkenn, Melissa Park, Nancy Pope, Rhoanna Poole. Maria Tartaglia, Orris Stuckey. Lori Smith. Mike Beach. Todd Budd. Jason Booth. Back row: Glenn Cruz, Brad Endicott. Frank Moore. 7 Junior. Kristen Copeland tries to charm the whole world with her voice. ’It was nice meeting you.” says Mrs. Shirley to Mayor Maureen O'Connor, who s met at a Christmas party. . Jb D C )(0AA' c 118 Choral Ensemble

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Not Just Brains” The purpose of CSF is to promote academic aware- ness and provide service to the community. Through community service such as volunteer work at Children's Hospital, we have an opportunity to socialize ' explained senior, Elizabeth Potente, the president of the California Scholastic Foundation, or CSF. Put simply, CSF is not just a brain group but a gathering of people that are hard-working and intel- ligent. This year, the club's leaders, Elizabeth Po- tente, President; senior, Susan Miles, Vice-President; senior, Sandra Woo, Secretary; and senior, Keith Howell, Treasurer, tried to stir more interest in the club. In the past years, member participation had not been overwhelming. There was an improvement this year in the attendance of members to regular club meetings. During the year, guest speakers were brought in to speak to CSF members. Community service also played a part in CSF activities. A volunteer program was begun at Children's Hospital where students went for two hours a day after school to tutor chil- dren and conduct play therapy. Other benefits of CSF included being able to use the organization on college application forms, and rec- ognition for seniors in the graduation ceremony. As Keith Howell put it, CSF is the best organization to join in preparation for a good future. Sitting with her teddy bear, sophomore, Souling Chou wonders. When's the next meeting? CSF treasurer. Keith Howell, smiles at the mention of payment of dues when he realizes lie doesn't have the receipt books. “So. arc we having a candy sale or not? questions senior, Alice Yapura. 120 Organizations