Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Judo Club Taught Art of Llnarmed Defense An average of 30 students participated in the weekly activities of Judo Club. Although iudo was realized as a sport, its main use was for unarmed self de- tense. Each Monday night the judo instructor, Glen Sumner, went over the basic tech- niques of the sport. He stressed the im- portance ot balance, strategy and skill. The obiect of the sport was to get your opponent oft balance in order to trip, throw or hold him. Judo was not only a male sport. Ap- proximately one-third of the club mem- bers were girls. They demonstrated the most balance and coordination. On February 4, members ot the Judo Club participated in a state competition held in Phoenix. This was the first of several state and local meets held during the year. is . .... TV J. I 1 9 gs g .Q 5 l 1' Glen Sumner, instructor of the .ludo Club, discussed different throws with advisor Mr. Leo Austin. At one of their meetings, members of the Judo Club experimented several ways of throwing each other. N, I' JUDO OFFICERS-Jerry LoCascio, president, Doug Lynne Thomas secretary

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Lettermen Sponsored Semi-formal Dance uw: l-ETTERMEN'5 CLUB OFFICERS-FRONT RCW: Ron advisor, Mr. Rollin Cook, advisory Tom Binnion, Payne, secretary: Gary Glasgow, president: Mike treasurer, Dusek, vice-president. BACK ROW: Mr. Van Howe, Lettermen's Club members concen- trated their efforts on an active year. They began with various money-raising projects to increase the club's funds for use in future activities. Among their more outstanding proiects were folding and selling programs at home football games and selling cokes at all home basketball games. During AFS Week the Lettermen's Club ioined with the pep squad in a Slave Auction in which all members were sold during the lunch breaks. They were to perform special services for each stu- dent who purchased them. All money col- lected was donated to the American Field Service. The club also participated in another beneficial service proiect during Decem- ber. This was helping with the distribu- tion of food and toys to the needy fami- lies in Tucson. Sponsoring the annual semi-formal dance and choosing the Lettermen's Sweetheart was the most important proi- ect that they planned during the year. This dance was held in the early spring. LETTERMEN'S CLUB-LEFT ROW: Bob Buehler, Jeff Lovin, Steve Wright, Peter Sherman Miller, Phil Meyers, Bucky Simmonson. RIGHT ROW: Mike Okroy Strong, Mike Killebrew. SECOND ROW: Harry Lodge, Bill Alvarez, Brock Tella, .lay McClure, John Moore, Jim Eichmeier. Ken Jacobs, Bob Bradley, Thad Allen. THIRD ROW: Bob Vucasovich, John Fila,

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G mnastics, Badminton Formed New Clubs Linda Wilson was one of many girls who participated in advanced badminton. Practice matches were held during class to prepare for competition. Gymnastics Club was a popular extra-curricular activity for many interested girls. Their goal was to try to establish a knowledge of what students were physically able to ac- complish. Many pieces of equipment were used in gymnastics. A va- riety of important skills were conducted on the trampoline, uneven parallel bars, balance beam and horse. Free-ex and tumbling were also favorite events. The girls' gymnastics team was picked from students be- longing to the club. These selected girls practiced and perfected their skills. They met at Palo Verde for the city meet between all Tucson District High Schools on April 29. In May, the state contest was held at Rincon. Team members strove for the All Around Award which was presented for good techniques on the equipment. Badminton Club was a new organization formed for inter- ested girls under the direction of Miss Geneva Fleshman. The varsity team consisted of seniors Glenda Brown and Connie Duenas, iuniors Brenda Gutierrez and Elaine Krueger, and sophomore Laureen Malas. Members were required to know the basic strokes which include the serve, smash, drives, drop shots and overhead clear, Advanced players concentrated on hairpin net shots and attempted to improve their footwork, since speed is an essential in this fast-moving game. ln bad- minton, the player who makes the fewest mistakes wins. January 30 marked the start of a schedule of matches and the season ended late in March. On April l, six chosen mem- bers took part in the University of Arizona tournament. Three delegates were sent to the state tournament at Arizona State University in Tempe later in the month. sf's +...., , g it is Wi........z.s GYMNASTICS ADVISORS-Miss Kathryn Young, Lynn Davis, an active member of the Girls' Gym- beam at a club meeting. Splits on the beam was Mrs. Kaay Strang. nastics Club, practiced her routine on the balance one of many things that could be done.