Morro Bay High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Morro Bay, CA)

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-Clubs Sharpen Speaking Skills hat are the characteristics that the Drama and De- bate Clubs have in common? They both require the courage and ability to stand in front of an audience and perform. This year, MBHS is attracting an assortment of talented young individuals to these clubs. Drama is , accord- ing to Sherry Wright, the director of their first pIay, literature that is performed, a visual art where the only instruments used are the body and voice. The Drama Club's adviser, Dennis Bailey, organized the club in hope of getting enough interest to eventually form a class, so that more students have a chance to expand their knowledge of the theater. The first play ofthe year was The Man Who Came To Dinner. The club found out how difficult it is to put together a play. Not only do sets need to be constructed, costumes made or rent- ed, lighting worked out, tickets printed, there are a thousand other details. Hours of rehearsals compete with homework, jobs, and sports for priority. Just when it appears that every- thing is under control there is the inevitable personality con- flict or the discovery that dress rehearsal is scheduled the same night as Bingo Night. lt is enough to make a director lose her sense of humor. Jane Tanner, the president of the club, is hoping that the support of the Drama Club will increase every time we do a play. Skills learned in Debate Club are similar to those learned in drama and can be helpful to the success of a student. lt gives practice articulating and helps keep ideas in an organized fash- ion to prepare for higher demands in college, said Bruce Badrigian, the adviser. The Debate Club had a lot of assistance in its first year. Mr. Bud Zeuschner, a debate professor at Cal Poly, contributed his wide range of experience and knowledge in the field of public speaking. This year bred an incredible variety of different clubs. Of those, the Drama and Debate Clubs gave the students a wide range of possibilities to expand their talents. 1 4 'V V4 V: ,,, 150 DramafDebate 'Bc- -i ' 'an- A

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Agricultural Endeavors Culminate At Fair aid the club president Staci Dunn, FFA is great for anyone interest- ed in agriculture. We travel, win, and have fun while learning. As one of the most prominent clubs on campus, the Morro Bay Future Farmers of America is a success. The San Luis Obispo County Fair re- mains the most important event, but many other competitions and fund raisers take place during the year. Sev- eral banquets were held to give appre- ciation to those who support the group, including the animal buyers of the Fair. Mr. Souza, who has been lead- ing the group since 1965, said that these are an important part of commu- nicating with the public. Because the community is our largest supporter, we need to show our thanks. As part of a national safety program, Mr. Orton began a seat belt policy. Members displayed signs near the school exits asking drivers to Buckle up and belt a friend. The FFA barbeque became a com- mon sight at football games. The mon- ey raised from the cooked sausages helped send students to conventions and competitions. With help also com- ing from public donations, Shane Harp- ster and Melanie Miller traveled to Washington, D. C. for a delegate meet- ing and then to Kansas City for a na- tional FFA convention. l have never seen so many blue jackets, said Shane. This and other conventions are for the purpose of uniting the regional Chapters. i, ,I .ge- Q... kk Nr e . ii A