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

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 Concentration on strategies of attack is very important in Fencing.” stated Mr Rosser, the Fencing Club’s advisor. Keeping The Tradition Fencing is an art that has kept its traditions of chil- valry from the seventeenth century to today. In to- day's world, much of fencing's romance and traditon are preserved in this modern sport. Competence, agility, and concentration are the keys to success in fencing. Concentration is very impor- tant in fencing, especially with eye-hand coordina- tion. Concentration is needed not only for coordi- nation but also to help the fencer plan his strategies of attack, just like a chess player. The fencer is using his mind throughout a bout, carefully planning his attacks like a chess player plans his moves, stated senior. Brad Endicott. The Madison Fencing Club met every Wednesday during lunch to practice this traditional artistic sport. During the first semester, the Club spent time on practicing to perfect techniques and skills. The Club also visited a fencing clinic and practiced alongside experts. In the second semester, the Club was in- volved in some competitions for amateurs with oth- er schools and clubs. Front row: Jeff Stcbbcn. Jessica Conseco. Back row: James Morgan. Matt Zboray. Brad Hndicott, Pryce Hensley, Travis Jameson. ‘Touche! acknowledges senior. Matt Zboray to his opponent, junior, Pryce Hens- ley. 132 Organizations

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Speaking Out For The Future One of the most active organizations on the Mad- house campus is the award winning speech club. The group consisted mostly of seniors, who Mr. Stein- mez considered quite a talented group of young people. The speech club had no specific period when it met but meetings were held on Wednesdays in room 807. Speech club members must be hard working and enthusiastic, commented senior, Betsy Potente. The speech club is a very distinguished organization. It helps each member develop speech techniques and use effective communication. The members took part in tournaments city wide. They competed and won trophies at San Dieguito, La Jolla, and the City Interpretation Festival. The Speech Club is one of the greatest opportunities for the intellectual and social growth and developement of any, commented Mr. Steinmetz. Front row: Ru«y Miller, Kris Blais. Mike Dornheckcr, Christina Coffman. Michele Nelson Back row: Traci Flint. Heather Bowen, Lynn Alvcrez, Jennifer D'Saro, Betsy Potente. Mr. Steinmetz Speech Club 131

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 ji S 'T7 On Guard! sophomore. Jimmy Morgan challenges junior, Travis Jameson before making his next attack. Brad Endicott watches a demonstration of one of the basic attacks in fencing. Brad Endicott prepares to demonstrate the basic tech- nique of fencing. Matt Zboray shows his teammate how to get into a lunging position. Fencing 133