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

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Preparing for the Christmas season, Concert Singer members, Michele Quinn, Noelle Balla, and Ju- lie Stewart memorize their music. Different varieties of songs were learned in order to give audiences a sampling of different national fioli- day music. Leading their warm-up exer- cises, choir director, Mr. Childers keeps the group on key with the pi- ano. Warming your vocal chords is essential before singing to insure a good sound, remarked Jennifer Oppel. 5f % Intermediate Chamber Singers INTERMEDIATE CHOIR: Vic tor Hernandez, Carol Magoto, Sean Barlow, Matthew Lee, Patsy Levins, (not pictured: Anthony Blatchford, Kevin Bunkley, Melvin Bunkley, Ivette McClure, Sonya Morris, Lamonte Mosley, Tram Pham, Tyra Powell, Tamika Wat- kins). CHAMBER SINGERS, FRONT ROW: Teresa Montoya, Antoinette Dorado, Pam Watts, Julie Stewart, y T. ' di, ROW 2: Jennifer Op- Noelle Balla, Linda Briggs, Hayslett. chorus 181

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Choral Society Singers Excell J lirls! Girls! Girls! That was exactly what comprised 1985 ' s Concert Singers and Chamber Singers. At the beginning we were discouraged be- cause we were an all girl choir, ex- plained Theresa Montoya. But now we feel as if we ' re better than ever be- fore! A new sound and image were brought about through the many changes that occured dunng the year. We have a new format this year. We ' re doing dif- ferent arrangements geared to female voices, said Julie Stewart. In addition to a different sound, the group changed their look. Pam Devries ex- claimed, Concert Singers gets to wear formats! Because of their small size and female membership, traditional choir robes were put away, allowing the girls to present a show choir image. While concentrating on their various changes, the chorus kept themselves very busy with many activities. Conva- lescent homes, country clubs and an all district choral festival were some of the performances scheduled for Christmas. In between concerts the chorus raised money for the Concert Singers and a three day tour to the Magic Mountain Choral festival. Fundraising and work- ing together created a family feeling within the group. Being good friends, working hard, believing in yourself, and going for it! were the causes Natasha Hale cited for the choir ' s success. Concluded Linda Briggs, It takes unity and desire to make something successful, including the willingness to work hard for H. ir - Concert Singers CONCERT SINGERS, FRONT ROW: Julie loyd, Micheie Quine, Noelie Baiia, Jennifer Oppel, Stewart, Antoinette Dorado, Jill Smith, Pam Watts, Carriane Hayslett, Kim Lee. Nancy Tsai, Pam DeVries; ROW 2: Teresa Mon- 1 80 organizations

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FFA FHA HERO Pigs For Profit igs for profit. Beef for Bucks. These were only some of tfie goals of the FUTURE FARMERS of AMER- ICA. John Johnson, whose sow he called Birdie, and other members raised many animals, not for pets, but for a gain. For every piglet that we sell, we make about $55, stated John Johnson, and at 8-12 piglets a liter, that ' s a lot of baconi But pigs and cat- tle were not the only types of live-stock that were raised. There were also chickens and sheep, as well as the usu- al plants. Of course, profit was not the group ' s only focus. The animals raised were of- ten shown and judged at such events as the Hemet Farmer ' s Fair and the Chino Field Day. Although taking care of the animals is a lot of hard work, commented Laura Clark, It is definitely worth watching an investment grow. Members of FUTURE HOMEMAK- ERS of AMERICA found joy in tak- ing care of children at Longfellow Ele- mentary School and making visits to senior citizens in convalescent homes. The work was often trying and re- quired an amount of patience, but FITA members found their own rewards. The work can be frustrating, but it has helped me get along with others, re- marked Rachel Zaragoza. The most important skill a student can learn is to interact with others, com- mented Advisor Rosalyn Anderson, vi ' Helping a little girl with her math, Lydia Andrade carries out part ol her responsibility as a memloer of FHA. Andrade volunteered to work at Hiqhgove as part oi a child care unit. 1 82 orqanizations