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

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Greater Skills Through Continuous Practice ,V is ,,,k L F, . Q, sf All ,,.V . ' A' wr' , lj r, my A it t i,,, iff? ' T 'Q,'V1 Saturday, February 10, proved to be an excellent day for enioying winter sports joined local ski enthusiasts for a day on the slopes. They were able to practice Oh MOUNT l.eh1lTl0tl, f0l' SIIOW fell Cl' d mdXll11Uh'l in The CTBC. Ski Club l11eI'l1beI'S new techniques fhey had learned and wgrk on individual diffigulfigg, QUADRILLE TEAM OFFICERS-Sherrell Curtis, Vice- president, presidentg Claudia Park, secretaryg Nancy Rau, Good horsemanship with synchronized movements Team. Their first public showing was held on the was demonstrated by members of the Quadrille exhibition field at Pantano Riding Stables Dec. 16.

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Quadrille Team, Ski and Gun Club Developed Members of Ski Club used the rope pull to ascend the slopes of Mount Lemmon. Foggy weather did not prevent club members from enioying this winter sport. n e e r Vs: A , W Z . - ., 1 I in ,.. - . V l M,,,.,s4wf Plentiful snowfall atop Mount Lemmon during the winter months furnished Ski Club members with ample opportunities to try their skills. Movies of famous, world reknowned ski re- sorts were shown at club meetings and provided members with inspiration to participate in inter-school ski meets. Com- petition with other schools was one of the highlights of the Ski Club. Equipment was paid for through various fund rais- ing proiects initiated throughout the year. Mr. Silverburg ad- vised the Ski Club members in planning annual activities. Quadrille Team was the first organization of its kind in Dis- trict One. Approximately ten girls with interest in horsemanship formed the club. Mr. Diehl acted as their advisor. No experi- ence was necessary for ioining and practices were held every Saturday for two hours at Pantano Stables. A standard uni- form was decided on and was worn while performing in shows exhibiting riding techniques. The only requirement for the girls was the ownership of their own horses. Gun Club was an affiliate of the National Rifle Association. Movies on wild life and conservation were often included on the program of monthly meetings. Dues were two dollars a year and provided the club with guns and ammunition. Prac- tices were held at Tucson Rod and Gun Club, Sabino Canyon and the University ROTC range. Various marksman ratings were awarded to participants who showed special skill in rifle shooting. lung At o monthly practice, Gun Club treasurer Charles Collins and president Tom Dietzmon demonstrated correct positions which led to better marksmonship.

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hess Club Promoted lnterest,Competition CHESS CLUB OFFICERS-Mark Freehill, president: McBride, advisory Peter Simpson, vice-president. Steve Bernhardt, secretary-treasurerg Mr. William Chess Club members practiced twice a month for their tournaments. The 25 ac- tive members of the club elected Mark Freehill as president, Peter Simpson as vice-president and Steve Bernhardt as secretary-treasurer. A state high school chess tournament was held January 27 and February TO. Each student played six rounds. Eight members ot' Palo Verde's Chess Club participated in the state-wide tourna- ment, earning iOth place. Several other tournaments were planned by the club with other city high schools. One ot the competitions planned was with Buena High School from Sierra Vista in the spring. The high schools also planned a city-wide tournament in which tour players were selected by each school. This tournament also took place during the late spring. The students in Chess Club established a pyramid rank- ing system tor the regular members. Advisor Mr. Richard Sommertield stressed that the main purpose ot the club was to promote interest and to pro- vide continuous competition for the game. i i at Chess Club members Joe Bentz and Mark Freehill discussed a move with Mr. Sommerfield. The felt chessboard was useful in demonstrating methods of play. Junior Brad Thrush concentrated on a difficult move in chess. Club members played with other students to further develop methods of defeating opponents.