Miami Coral Park High School - Arieon Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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French Club takes part in a variety of school functions By Marlene Braga French interest, a club open to all students con- cerned with the beauty and culture of France, got off to a great start with many different and in- teresting ideas. French Interest strives to bring the beauty of French culture to our school and provides for the students a new and enriching perspective, stated President Beatriz Taquechel. Members par- ticipated in various extra-curricular activities, and took part in a variety of school functions. ln Oc- tober, French lnterest manned a booth for Hallo- ween Happenings selling French bread and also marched in the homecoming parade on November 20. lt's fun to be able to learn how other people live and love as the French say. Being in French Interest has helped me understand the ways of another country, commented Alicia Cordova, vice- president. President: Beatriz Taquechel, Vice-President: Alicia Cordova, Secretary: Maria Rivera, Treasurer: Maria Rodriguez Maria Rivera and Maria Rodriguez tutor Luisa Basnuevo and Trinidad Martin after school. Le Carnivale Fracaia was the theme for the French float in the Teresa Garcia-Pons and President of French Interest Bea Homecoming parade. Members dressed in different French styles. Taquechel get ready for the parade. 2 French Interest 4

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F.B.L.A. Club works hard to achieve goal By Ana Hernandez Learning how to be a good business leader was the major goal of F.B.l..A. By providing special business education Future Business Leaders of America club members worked continuously to achieve this goal. F.B.L.A. members went to various field trips throughout the year. These trips introduced them to business offices and other jobs related to business education. Trips were organized by club sponsor Ms. Weber. Members also participated in the annual county typing competitions in February and the state competition in April. As an officer of F.B.LA. l now realize the hard work that goes into making a successful club. I don't regret it. It was hard work but a worthwhile ex- perience, stated Haydee Garcia. F.B.L.A. helped me decide what career I wanted, said Jose Carrera. President - Kathleen Bass, Vice President - Nancy Kavanaugh, Secretary - Jeanette Rodriguez, Treasurer - Haydee Garcia F.B.L.A. sponsor Ms. Weber and club officers Jeanette Rodriguez, Kathy Bass, Nancy Kavanaugh, and Haydee Garcia. QM' i Y XN ' VQTY . . ,, . X K X N Ig k ' m , t, 3-Fwtk'BrxS?fi .. ,,, ' ' '11 it If '-Q TNR W fr' During a short break Robin De Nault is caught relax- ing while stretching. With a desk full of paper Viviana Diaz goes about diligently completing her assignments for the day. FBLA.273

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ETH .W-' :Fi French Honor President Teresa Garcia-Pons sells homemade French bread at Halloween Happenings. ,I Marlene Braga, vice-president of French Honor takes a moment out of her daily routine to stop and think. French Honor gives a party for migrant workers By Marlene Braga Tutoring students, visiting foster homes, and giv- ing a Christmas party for migrant workers were a few of the many activities the French Honor Society participated in. This year we wanted to do more than just tutor students after school. We felt that as an honor society we should try to aid our com- munity in any way we can. That way, we are giving as much of ourselves as possible, stated President Teresa Garcia-Pons. French Honor members, however, had a bit of fun, too. A Christmas party was held in December and several members saw various French' movies such as La Cage Aux Folles and Second Chance. French Honor is a reward for students who have worked hard, com- mented Sponsor Yolanda Kellogg. President - Teresa Garcia-Pons, Vice-President - Marlene Braga, Secretary - Kristie Madara, Treasurer - Barbara Cen- teno . Alvarez, Ruth V E Arias, Gilberto nts Liv Barbeito, Maria 9' 4? Bfaga. Marlene , I ,ag yfti, cemano, Barbara ,tee , ' Cusinier, Rose e ff . , rr QQ , T 1 DOPICO- Ana A A 1 1 4 Estivil, Daisy i f Q ' ' it I Garcia-Pons, Teresa f , V ,,,i ' ik gg Kaye, Ten-y I 4, I li, .,., Q-,LY I 1 . Q K E 3 551, gg e ,T , , T V ., , , . Ez ' 'l Lopez, Elda 2 ' V Q Torres, Susana . i Vazquez, Elizabeth 3 9' if V ' 1- . 14 at . . ,Lg French Honor