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

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Bod Participation - ' e M -i,, nl .J nf ir 4 ll ii lyygtle Qiiisw Mr. Sterling Smith's homeroom collected the largest amount of food during the week-long canned food drive sponsored by Homeroom Federation, December. Appraisal board members Sandy Bingham, Alan Shapiro, Mike A'1Cl f-tfslfi, Min- di Ligner and Kevin Freehill investigated inactive members of the F9Clel'Gli0n- Gene Hodges and Mike Emerling led a Student Federation meeting. These meetings gave students a chance to express views on school government. Several goals were set up by Homeroom Federation. The most important goal was to unite and involve as many stu- dents in school activities as possible. Other goals included working as a worthwhile organization in making productive projects, improving policies and creating more understanding between students and teachers. Three maior proiects included the canned food drive, send- ing gifts to the fighting men ot Phan Thiet in South Vietnam and helping to build a school for the Yaqui Indians. Competi- tion was created between homerooms for the most canned food collected. The tood was weighed and the three top homerooms that collected the most were given a party. ln building the school proiect, members of the federation asked for voluntary help. Federation worked to change such policies as required hall passes, not allowing students to come and go during a study hall period and making it easier for students with parent's consent and transportation to leave school for lunch. i

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Council and Federation Encouraged Student Student Council held SeVBI'Gl of its l'I1Eelll1gS in H16 period and were staggered in oyder fo give infer.. senior workroom. Meetings usually lasted one class egted students a chance to actively participate. Mr. William Kemmeries supervised Senior Classmen Their theme was Seniors shine forever, cause we while they decorated their hall for Spirit Week. got sol. Seniors received first place for their efforts. Student Council members had a great number of activities to work on during the year. Most councilmen agreed their biggest iob was fulfilling the needs and wishes of the students they represented. The Council acted mainly as an orga- nizing body and the success of many of their proiects depended on the student body's participation. Ideas and griev- ances from other students were always encouraged to be brought before the ad- visory board. One ot the big iobs was setting up Spirit Week events. Council was respon- sible for setting down rules and deciding what should be considered in the com- petition for the spirit trophy. Some of the other events planned were Teacher Appreciation Week, International Week, and a Christmas party for student gov- ernment participants in Tucson. Work was also directed toward stu- dent rights and improving student gov- ernment. All ' Rl. wil , my S Barb Dupuy put letters on the marquis to notify students of current events happening at Palo Verde.

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25 Seniors Chosen After Seven Semesters L A variety of outdoor sports and an interest in math and sci- ence were the main activities of TODD SIMMONS. He was a member of the Varsity Baseball Team, the Letterman's Club and the National Honor Society. Todd received several awards for participating in national and state math contests. His cal- culus and physics classes gave him a good background for majoring in engineeering at Brigham Young University, which is his plan. He enjoys baseball, basketball, football, hunting, fishing and camping. STEPHEN WEBER was particularly in- terested in math and science. He plans to try for a major in physics and a Ph.D. in astronomy. Steve was a member of the Math Club, National Honor Society and was president of the Science Club. Steve won second place in both the Na- tional Santa Clara Math Test and in the Physical Science Division of the Southern Arizona Science Fair. He received a finalist rating in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Steve en- joys hiking, photography and is an avid astronomer. A CATHY CHANDLER was active as a LYNN SMITH was busy with academic achievements as well as sports. Lynn was a varsity songleader, chairman of the Ski Club, vice-president of the German Club and a member of National Honor Society. She was awarded a Key-To-The-World pin for a l.0 grade average for a semester and a letter of com- mendation on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Entering the Peace Corps and extensive travel are some of Lynn's long range plans. She plans to major in mathematics in college and has a good start on a minor in German, as a student of German 8. 51: I, . r' .ef mv 1 X . I ,. 4, I , gy . . V, ' Q LOUISE FISCHER was a member of Na- tional Honor Society and worked on the new student visitation committee. She received a Key-To-The-World pin and certificate in her junior year and was a member of the Junior Honor Guard. Lou- ise enjoyed reading, sewing, bowling and playing softball. She taught a third grade Sunday School class. Louise es- pecially enjoyed her American problems class because they didn't use the usual textbook at all, but discussed what interested the class as teenagers and citizens. member of the National Honor Society and Concert Choir. She received a Key- To-The-World pin for her scholastic achievements and earned a letter for Choir and All-State. As the recipient of a General Residence Scholarship to the University of Arizona Cathy plans to major in Sociology. She wants to be a social worker dealing with juvenile de- linquents. During her time off from school she works at Jone's Drug Com- pany where she enjoys her work with the public.