Marana High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Marana, AZ)

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TRAGYC week stresses importance of traffic safety Geri Cashen worked hard to get a TRAGYC week approved by the administration. Approval was finally given for January 24- 28, and the TRAGYC group set up an action packed week which included a motorcycle exhibition and a demonstration on the efforts of alcohol on driving skills. The purpose of the weekls activities was to show the students how they could play an im- portant role in the safety of all. It was a long hard job for the group, but well worth it for the entire school. The week started off with Student Council Wash- ing windows of cars, and buses located around the school. Tues- day the group went to individual classes, and explained what TRAGYC is. Wednesday the student body was treated to a mo- torcycle exhibition, which showed safety tips for motorcycle riders. Thursday fortune cookies with safety messages inside were sold to students during lunch. The week came to a climax on Friday, when two volunteers from the University donated their time to do a demonstration on the effects of alcohol while driving. Just before break, Geri Cashen and Doug Mifflin tested the volunteers on reflexes, eyesight, and depth perception. Af- ter testing, the volunteers drove a course set up for them by the Highway Department in the west parking lot. The two then went to Mr. Graham's house where the alcohol was administered to them by the Highway Department, while Connie Sousa fState Coordinator for TRAGYCJ spoke to the student body on safety and the use of seatbelts. Afterwards a movie was shown, For Want of a Seatbeltf' The week ended with the two volunteers driving the course again, this time under the influence of alcohol. The Volunteers answered questions from Connie Sousa and the student body. 4 172 TRAGYC

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1. Debbie Mapes tiredly walks to her bus. 2. The Thespians Club is a club honoring top Drama students. These students were chosen by the number of points acquired in Drama. .s 5 I ' Q' k , '

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divx.. Ili' 1. Linda Dyer, volunteer, gets tested for the amount of alcohol in her blood. 2. The motorcycle exhibitions showed the students safety tips. 3. Doug Mifflin works hard to get the last spot of grime off a teachers windshield. 4. Bob Lockyer swerves into a pyton while backing up. 5. Lea Ann Garrett and Lori Patton sell fortune cookies to students. 6. Connie Dousa, Bob Lockyer, and Linda Dyer an- swer questions asked by the student body. 7. Bob, demonstrates what alcohol does to your driving. 8. Dee Davis and Mellissa Barry work to reduce bus acci- dents, by washing windshields. 9. Motorcycle demonstrator executes a perfect turn. 10. Linda approaches test vehicle for final run of the course. 11. The hooded window washer is caught at Marana. TRAGYC 173