Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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aking Material Meaningful A shark approaches the beach, ready to cre- ate chaos. The life guard notices it and tries to warn the unknowing swimmers and sunbath- ers of their impending doom. Sadly, though, some of the victims do not escape the jaws of the hungry shark. This story was a per- fect analogy to the prob- lem of the AIDS virus. The shark was the dis- ease, the life guard the warning signs and the swimmers and sunbath- ers the victims. This was just one of the fun and unusual learning methods of Dr. Ted Tsumura, the Hu- man Physiology teacher. Another of his unusual activities was a blind walk, where the stu- dents walked around the school for thirty minutes and realized how little their other senses were used compared to the eyes. Dr. Tsumura put forth effort and care for his students into the course's curriculum. My class may be the last opportunity for sen- iors to learn about their bodies and keeping them healthy, so I want to give them as much informa- tion as I can before they leave and forget how to take care of them- selves, explained Dr. Tsumura. He also believed be- ing healthy would help the kids in school. he said, To be a good stu- dent, you must have good study habits, of course, but by being in poor health, nutritional- ly and physically, a stu- dent cannot expect to succeed. Another teacher known for his creative and interesting methods of teaching was social studies teacher Eric Co- ble. Soph. Jennifer Keir- nan said, Mr. Coble used films and lectures like other teachers, but he made his class more interesting so I could learn and remember the things he taught easier. Along with Dr. Tsu- mura and Mr. Coble, a third teacher also found interesting ways to teach. Physics teacher Tom Keefe built bridges and constructed unique- ly powered cars as class- room activities. He or- ganized for his students to show them practical uses of the subject they studied. These three teachers, along with others, found a way to make learning fun and easy. TEACHING HIS JUNIOR American Literature class, Mr. Mark Moe teaches Sin- ners in the Hands of an Angry God with an added twist by dressing up. 1113 aj I1 9 'A 6 Q CYSD CI' Teaching Tot ' What's an owl pel- let? Kindergarteners at Meadow Point Elemen- tary School had a chance to learn the answer to this pressing question when the A.P. Biology class vis- ited their classroom. These special trips were made possible by a min- grant fthe SKUNK grantj from the Cherry Creek School District. A.P. BIOLOGY STUDENT Sr. Jennifer Blake dissects a shark for kindergarteners at Meadow Point Elementary School. Mr. Bob Alexander, A.P. Biology teacher, and his wife, a kindergarten teacher at Meadow Point, co-authored this success- ful proposal. The presentations con- sisted of a slide show made by the students set to music. Then, they di- vided into small groups, one high school student for every five kindergar- teners, where they had hands-on experience with some animals. They dis- sected sharks on the first trip and examined owl pellets on the second one. The main purpose is to get the kindergarten kids interested in science and then to teach them about animals and their behavior. For the A.P. kids it's to give them first hand experience in teach- ing, said Mr. Alexander. Sr. Christina Fortune, an A.P. Biology student, said, l'lt was worth the whole trip to see Jeff She- sol sitting in a chair made for a kindergartenerf' Copy: Jill Pepper and Jennifer McQuaid Layout: Leslie Moroyc Mini-Magazine 1 I

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GC members of the land few of the artists to a very and very choir concert ruary ll. The cert, the first of . gs kind, had son ing from Bob Rock and old classics der the and Little O1 From Pasadena Phil Collin's Against All '6The pop was just a lot of let us really chances with our ties and have time performing, Choralaire Jeanna Special included ind arts teacher Young, Gregory, er Karen and choir Smith. The sang, Just Y I, was fun 102 POP a Academics UP Science Star Since when does a sci- ence teacher urge a stu- dent to take a few laps. Surprised? It was a requirement for a new science compeition called the Science Olympiad. Mr. Tom Keefe, a physics teacher, was in charge of this grueling event consisting of an obstacle course, trivia, and egg dropping. The team consisted of fifteen students who had a very strong knowledge in biology, chemistry and physics. Other science compe- titions were the Physics Bowl, the .lets Competi- tion, and the Olympics of the Mind, all of which were sponsored by Mr. Keefe. Test of Nerves Money, sales, wealth, and fame were all a part of the dreams of the peo- ple involed in DECA. Distributive Education Club of America mem- bers competed against other schools and their own nerve to prove their skills in business. District competition was held at Tamarac Square. The competi- tors are tested in the areas of credit and fi- nance, food marketing, advertising, apparel, or many others, explained DECA President Vik- ram Joneja. Those who won their area of compe- tition at districts includ- ed Sr. Rick Brennan, Sr. Garrett Gunter, and Jr. Patti Wilson. They attended the state competition held at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, with hopes of attending the national competition in Atlanta, Georgia. The test itself, ex- plained Vice-president Gar Kennedy, included two written tests, one on math and the other on the area of business you competed in. Competi- tors were thenjudged on two presentations, one on selling a product and the other on a human re- lations problem. A strong personality and a great business sense led to the success of many DECA mem- bers. - FUTURE BUSINESS EX- ECUTIVES Srs. Scott Pet- tinger and Chris Brogus wres- tle beforc the DECA group photo. Kathy Daly

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MS. TAMARA BAUER, sponsor of the Latin Club, and members Soph. Beth Gilbert and Fr. Angi Holten seat themselves with the other mem- l bers prior to the pro- duction of Antigone . Leslie Moroyc SR. LAURA PRO- TEXTOR listens in- tently to a guest speak- er sponsored by the Po- litical Awareness Club. A mock election was held after the guest speakers spoke to OHS students. Tom lmber MR. NEAL WALLACE, an art teacher, works on the set for the production Noises Off! Mr. Wal- lace helped build several sets throughout the year for musicals and plays at school. CYMBALIST JR. ALISA White waits anxiously for her cue in the halftime perfor- mance at the Home- coming game. The Marching Scots per- formed during half- time of all Overland home football games. A Tom lmbcr CADUCEUS PRE- MED CLUB members L k . 4 c tr- Srs. Dawn Smith and g Julie Dittman and . Soph. Brandy Coors F: W relax during halftime , if of the football game X I 5 sponsored by the club. Leslie Mm, ' E Club Division