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

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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.

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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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Math, Science Math Club was designed for students with mathematical interests. Meetings were held twice a month at which in- vited speakers discussed astronomy, mathematics, engineering and com- puters. Field trips to the UA and to com- puter labs were among other activities planned by club members. Frank Martiniak, Richard Poppen and Steve Weber participated in the inter- national help session tor state exams in which they prepared exams to aid other students in studying for national math contests. Steve also served as repre- sentative to other high school math clubs. Mrs. Violet Weeks advised the club. Science Club gave students with sci- entific interests an additional chance to express their abilities. Advisors Mr. Rat- clitt and Mr. Holliday invited guest speakers from Davis Monthan, Kitt Peak, the UA and Bell Telephone to speak at the club's bi-monthly meetings. Guests discussed their respective topics and often showed accompanying films. All club members participated in the local school science tair, which they sponsored. 2 2 ' 3 . i l ,gr ag: fill? 1, lin! f i ix Steve Kvtvrvffr Rifk Kina end Steve Weber worked with bvmjns magnesium- MATH CLUB OFFICERS-Frank Menrnrek vrre president Rreherd Poppen pres A5 membefs of Sfleme Club HWY were eXPeCfed to Pa C'P'-'le In Such Protects. identg Marion Kiper, secretary Mrs Violet Weeks advisor Steven Weber representative to city wide math clubs Clubs Hosted Guest Speakers SCIENCE Cl-UB OFFICERS-5fePhen Cosfelr Pl'09l'0m lntosh president Sharon Sladek vice president chairman, Mr. Arthur Ratcliff, advisory Malcolm Mc-