Monte Vista High School - Monarchs Yearbook (Spring Valley, CA)

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l 3 Part of the 40-odd members of an up-and-coming student A. F. S. 1 pause to smile in the midst of plans for money-raising activi- ties. In the middle row, Glen Pham from South Viet Nam gazes 1 solemnly at the camera. President Christian Fallet bears the trials and tribulations of con- ducting Yankee meetings with a big smile and calm manner. Be- hind him is one of the several colorfully decorated bulletin boards in room 407. LO0If'IJV6' 0 IN 0 THF HORIZON Seated behind her proud French flag is Mrs. Ermenkov, International W Club sponsor. Gathered behind her are the cheerful officers. They are Mary England, Laura Subber, Christian Fallet, Ralph Traber, Laura Albertson, and Mila Bulat. International Club was more organized and active this year than ever before. At the beginning of the year, members and sponsors of other schools in the county were invited to the first inter-school meeting. Ideas for events were proposed, including an International Day and letters sum- arizing the school year to former exchange students. Later in the fall Ralph Traber showed slides of his summer as an A. F. S. exchange student in Germany and Mimi Auger showed hers of France, which she visited with her mother and a group of other Californians. lVIa.ny district schools participated in a World Dance Festival held in the Monarch gym on January 22. The proceeds will provide part of the S700 needed to bring another exchange student to the Monarchy. Soon after, the officers and other members expended considerable time and effort for an Inter- national assembly during the Week of bond sales and a dance to follow the Donkey Basketball game. President Christian Fallet, Vice-President Mary England, Secretary Laura Subber, Treasurer Mila Bulat, and Student Council and Adult Chapter representatives Laura Albertson and Ralph Traber worked with committees to raise the remainder of the 3700.

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i KID 04 LS' 0'0MPAN 011.9 6'HI'E The September 10 arrival of Genevieve Didier Smith was anxiously awaited by the Monarchy. Her welcome to the States became com- plete as painted signs and shouts of Bonjour greeted her in the royal Monarch fashion. For the first few days of school Geva fas she came to be known by grateful Monarchs who wrenched their tongues on Genevievej was lost in a wilderness of smiling faces and strange surroundings. But she rapidly recovered and her ever- ready giggle became her trademark. She invented the word Logsy, obviously applied to an active senior, and received the nickname Jeff in return. She tried her hand at pool, poker, and acting, playing Miss Frank in the senior play. Everything that pleased her was promptly labeled cute. During the year Geva posed as a French cymbal player in the March- ing Band and accompanied the Spanish Club to Rosarito Beach, where she exercised her not-so-limited espanol. Her overnight stay at Rosarito must have exhausted her, for slamming doors, screaming children, and accidental kicks in the side failed to rouse her the following morning. Q E x E Listening intently to a quiet tune played by three girls and sung by the entire group, Geva is seated between the expressive arm of Logsy and the head of independent hair belonging to Laurrra. Geva was a rather unique exchange student, being herself an American citizen. She was born in Detroit, and lived in the U. S. for five years. Now for the second time in her life she has returned to France, but this time with many cute, lasting friendships. With her return the memory of warm Americans, so well represented by the Smiths, and a new love of wrestling. In her own words, Geva's reaction to the lutte is WOW1 . 'if tl 'W new - ,Q nv Thinking everyone had forgotten her birthday qhow could shell, Geva was raptur- On December 7, a surprise birthday party was held ous when a group of mischievious girls screamed Happy Birthday! as she for a bewildered Geva, who was taken to Donna Stor- entered the house. Her sister Cheryl gingerly experiments with one of the three ton's house to clear the guests' arrival and then was guitars . spirited back.

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SWINGFRJ' H LP UOMMHNITY The Senior Y-Teens have been quietly busy this year. Under the able leadership of Jo Ann Schlichte, they have served the community and enjoyed themselves at the same time. In the fall they participated in the UNICEF and Leukemia Drives by ringing doorbells and utilizing available foot power. To supplement their treasury as well as to donate to worthy causes, the Senior Y-Teens held swap meets, bake sales, bottle collections, and canned food drives. Keeping profits high, the girls supply the merchandise. Much of the pro- ceeds go toward the Nancy Nave Nursing Scholarship. For pleasure, joints with Key Clubs of other schools are organized, looked forward to eagerly, and participated in enthusiastically. The biggest event of the year is the Carou- sel, a semi-formal dance held in spring for all Y-Teens. The Seniors helped decorate the hall. Relaxing after another busy session are Secretary-Treasurer Alyce Whittington, Inter-Club Council Representative Betty Breece, President Jo Ann Schlichte, and Vice-President Sande Miller. It seems Sande can think better without shoes. 1 L4 Girls, most of whom seem to be talking, pile on the furniture to form a compact group making plans for fund-raising activities and projects bene- fitting the community. In on the creative thinking are Sue Holm, Sande Miller, Betty Breece, Linda Hitch, Peggy Gramoy, Diane Bussing, Margie Klukas, Alyce Whittington, Jeannette Stock, Nancy Hollis, Diane Wilkerson, Mimi Auger, Charlotte Clark, and Jo Ann Schlichte. All are smiling, oblivious of any tests the following dav.