John Wesley North High School - Aurora Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Young Mix With Old Spreading happiness and cheer to the elderly in convalescent homes was a major project of the Future Homemakers of America (FHA). Baking cakes for birthdays or just visiting for a pleasant chat were a few things that FHA members did to enrich the lives of a few elderly people. Connie Pofahl stated, Hear- ing and seeing the laughter from peo- ple who appear so lonely makes me feel great. Is there more to farming than plan- ting seeds and feeding animals? Other important aspects such as landscaping and environmental research were vital parts of the farm- ing industry. The Future Farmers of America (FFA) worked hard to perfect these various skills. They came home from Los Angeles, Hemet, Orange, and In- dio fairs with 2 first place ribbons and 2 second place ribbons. The rib- bons were won in the landscape division. Not only did they work hard to win these group awards, but each member also spent much time work- ing with their own livestock hoping to sell them for the present market rates. Tired from walking, FFA members Gilbert Garcia and John Johnson hitch a ride on their first place float. FHA MEMBERS: Lounsbury, Lori Lovestrom, (alphabetically listed): Janine Connie Pofahl, Theresa Seeger, Ariola, Jerry Bonner, Trinese Shelly Sexton, Sandra Tapia, Coles, Danny Dickhausen, James Vance, Bobby White, Richard Dickhausen, Yolanda Mary Wright, Mrs. Anderson, Howard, Collen Johnson, Kevin advisor. FFA MEMBERS, FRONT ROW: Irrain Farris, Miss Pirtle, Mr. War- ren McCoy, David Champeau; ROW 2: Chris Garcia, Sung Robbins, Lisa Hartinez, Betty Hardcastle, Chris Hatch, Gilbert Garcia; TOP ROW: Troy Johnson, Robert Aker, Steve Foster, John Johnson, James Grady, Sharon Lundgren, Michelle Hudson, Amy Bush, Tandy Balcom, (not pic- tured); Scott Adams, Frank Baugh, Genevieve Bettencourt, Dan Bill) Laura Clark, Michelle Delashmit Keith Deming, Gabby Dragan, Rud Gil, Tracy Greenman, Michelle Hud son. Randy McHaffie, Christji Maclane, Merri McClain, Mik McFarland, Kenny Peck, Arlen Rippee, Dennis Rogers, Stephani Titsworth, Steve Watson, Erii ; Younce.) 194 organizations

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and Joe North-La Music Comes First It was great having a live band at the home basketball games, stated Coach Bartee, It boosted team morale. Having a band at basket- ball games reved up the crowd to cheer more, remarked Jim Hunt. Live music broke the monotony, commented Ron Stromblad. Whatever the reason, the Jazz Ensemble was appreciated and thanked for entertaining the crowd with live jazz, pop and rock music. The Jazz Band was more than just an entertainment unit, they also com- peted in statewide competitions, festivals and concerts. Jazz Festivals at Cal Poly, RCC, Los Angeles and University of Redlands were just a few examples of festivals where judges evaluated their musical talents. Cymbals, drums, chimes, mallets and timpanis! Where can these instruments be found? In Percussion Ensemble I. Their activities for the year included performing for Middle Schools such as Central and University as well as competing in statewide competitions and festivals. What ' s Wind Ensemble? It was musicians specializing in wind instruments coming together to form an advanced musical group. The band gave members a chance to use all their musical skills through playing a variety of difficult music. At the SCSBOA Festival and Spring Concert, they tested their musical talents against other bands. For musicians in that gray area between being a beginner and advanced , Concert Band was the group to join. The group, mostly made up of freshmen trained for the advanced band while providing a good experience for the group. They also competed in countywide competitions and took part in the SCSBOA Festival and Spring Concert. WIND ENSEMBLE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE II IND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS lphabetically listed): Robert ker, Kris Baker, Megan Beers, [Robert Bockover, Richard Booth, . Lynnelle Broyles, Phil Bruckler, Bob .J- Burton, Karen Christiansen, Marian to- Cook, Frances Elting. Rebecca i Everett, John Field, Eric Foss, M David Gibson, Lester Harvey, Alex : J Henderson, Vicki Hughes, Meg H Huszar, Kurt Jensen, Troy Lom- k Dard, Kristi Lund, Connie Mather, Michele Miller, Mike Moreno, Steve Pradd, Joe Schneide Sisneros, Andrea Strano, Thompson, Toni Tracey, Vargas, Mark Vargas, Janet Tina Marie Make Dave PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MEMBERS II, FRONT ROW: Mike Payne, Adam Perlstein, Ed West, Kevin Ricahrdson; TOP ROW: Alan Reed, Chris Sarautos, Chris Uribe, Hideaki Wakni (not pictured: Ray Welch) Williams, Peggv Wilson Wynn. PERCUSSION ENSEM BLE I MEMBERS (alpha- betically listed): Bob Blackman, Ted Gable, Jesus Hernandez, Chris Kirk, Tony Knight, Joel Ontiveros, Mike Payne, Ken Sasaki. jazz ensemble, concert band, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble I and II 193

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Active Year for BSU After attending several workshops in Monrovia and Sacramento, the Black Student Union (BSU) returned with many new and en- thusiastic ideas to start the year. BSU members Ruby Phillips and Dana Crawford won USL offices. Along with Tracy Wingo, BSU representative to the USL, they voiced their opinions on school ac- tivities. The increase in participa- tion from members of the BSU had grown greatly, stated William Anderson, BSU advisor. BSU members were also active within the community conducting several workshops on consumer safe- ty and personal safety. With so much more enthusiasm and interac- tion with the student body and com- munity, the members of the club developed a great sense of pride in their accomplishments, claimed Trade Wingo. Trips to Knotts Berry Farm and Magic Mountain as well as friendly softball games against other clubs were a few activities MECHA members did to enhance the year. To support these activities MECHA members worked together and thought of new ways to raise money. Charging admission fees to private parties along with the Cinco de Mayo assembly and traditional car-washes were a few money makers MECHA held to increase their funds. BSU MEMBERS: (alphabetically listed) Leonard Baker, Robert Baldwin, David Booker, Sharon Brigham, Sugar Briscoe, Robert Britt, Teishya Brooks, Lisa Brown Tauna Broussard. Elreen Brumfield Kelvin Butler, Nina Calhoun, Col bert Calhoun, Susie Calhoun, Con stance Chism, Dana Crawford Cathy Davis, Micheal Decarmo Natalie Dillahunte, Latrece Elliott Monica Espinoza, Sam Finley, Des mond Flanagan, Tegina Franklin Sybil Gatson, Shelia Gibbs, Asa Green, Kim Harris, Kim Jackson Greg Jenkins, Vanessa Johnson, Cassandra King, Davida King, Felicia King, Damon Knight, Tanya Lancaster, Tins Matthews, Sja Mat- thews, Yvette Matthews, George McBride, Janet McCoy, Tim Miller, Sheila Morton, Ruby Phillips, Brigitte Risper, Gloria Robinson, Jeff Sims, Dania Smith, Algenia Taylor, Allenia Taylor, Billy Walker, Ann Washington, Monique Watson, Mel Williams, Rae Williams, Troy Williams, Tracie Wingo, Kenneth Vinson, William Anderson, advisor. MECHA MEMBERS: (alphabetically listed) Michelle Aguilera, Gloria Avila, Alma Caballero, Elida Carlos, Elida Carranza, Pam Delagarza, Jennie Ebarra, Monica Espinoza, Rocky Espinoza, Sara Garza, Nancy Gonzales, Ricky Herrera, Glorine Jimenez, Frances Lara, Margaret Lara, Maria Ortiz, Cindy Perez, Joanna Sanchez, Tony Sandoval, Alex Siva, Eddie Wallace, Delia Ware, Mr. Monguia, advisor. f ha, ffa, bsu, mecha 195