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

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4 MODEL UNITED NATIONS DELEGATES-Linda Fabel, Bill West, Lynn Morris, Peggy Quinn, Mike Tiderman, Janet Kington, Chris Armstrong, Chuck Williams, David Carter. J at . girl!! Sallie Saltzman, Janice Black, Eric Chaisson, Stephanie Smith, Barbara Carr, Faculty Chose Model Ll. . Representatives Gabon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and the United States were represented by Palo Verde students in the Model United Na- tions. Twenty-one students were involved with this organization. They were chosen by teacher recommendation and then by application. The purpose of Model U.N. was to show how the United Nations works and the tremendous problems and complexi- ties encircling it. By taking the position ot another country, students realized the difficulties involved in solving the prob- lems of that nation and became aware of the advantages ot the United States. Reports on their country's geography and problems were given to the stu- dents along with addresses where addi- tional information could be received. Students then formed work and study groups. The University of Arizona sponsored the Fifth Annual Model United Nations Convention held December 9-lO. Sixty- tive schools participated in this state convention. U.S.ll. Model U.N. enabled high school students to parti- Nations. Two delegates representing the United cipate in an imitation program of the United States were Janet Kington and Chris Davidson. Mr. Bool and Peggy Quinn, Model U.N. delegates, discussed some ideas which her delegation could use.

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Thirteen Chosen to Attend State, Anytown Stephanie Smith, Peggy Quinn, linda Fabel, Debby McConeghy and Connie Price were selected to attend Anytown which was held in June, at Prescott, Arizona. Students from Arizona high schools were given the op- portunity to attend Anytown, a one-week human relations workshop. Discussion groups gave them a better understanding ofthe chief religions and races. Peggy Quinn, Stephanie Smith, Connie Price, Debby McConeghy and Linda Fabel were chosen to represent the school. They were chosen on the basis of an essay each of them wrote listing their reasons for wanting to attend Anytown. Eight students were also selected to attend Girls' or Boys' State. Participants formed their own government and elected officials. This gave them a deeper understanding of the re- sponsibilities of being an American citizen. Bruce Bouchard, Ron Payne, Joe Del Missier and Dan John- son attended Boys' State which was held at Arizona State College in Flagstaff. Girls' State representatives were Missie Miller, Pat Mileski, Judy Downey and Nancy Givens. This non- partisan program was held in June at the University of Arizona. Boys' State Delegates Dan Johnson, Ron Payne, Joe Dell Missier and Bruce Bou- chard, had the opportunity of experiencing different phases of government. Selected by the faculty, Pat Mileski, Missie Miller, Judy Downey and Nancy Givens represented Palo Verde at Girls' State held on the University campus.

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Outstanding Achievements Brought Honors, Seniors Filomena Stevens and Lynn Waterman were awarded the Marshall Foundation Scholarship for i i Gary Schmid was the recipient of a Sears and Roe- buck Scholarship given for agricultural achievement. their outstanding ability in scholastic activities. The award was used for books and other expenses. Donna Spogen received the Baird Scholarship for her outstanding scholastic ability in high school. new-g. is Students who proved to be outstand- ing in activities and scholastic achieve- ments were presented with special honors and awards. Tests such as the PSAT, SAT and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, were given to determine scholastic levels and those who rated high were awarded scholarships to vari- ous schools. The University ot Arizona Scholarship Review Board gave general residence scholarships to Palo Verde seniors. This scholarship paid the tuition and fees for their freshman year. Senior Donna Spogen received the Baird scholarship which paid S600 a year. Seniors Filo- mena Stevens and Lynn Waterman were selected to receive the Marshall Scholar- ship. Special awards such as the Betty Crocker Homemaker Contest, the Junior Achievement award and the Rotary Club Scholarship were awarded later in the year and considered an honor to receive. Honors and awards such as these were the results of hard work and de- termination. A . X . ' .':. . -:aff .. .. Chuck Williams was presented with the Bausch and Lomb Award for exceptional performance in science.