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

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Faculty Chose State and nytown Delegates l Steve Weber, Steve Gunzel, Joe Kalt and Errol Berk were chosen representa- tives for Boys' State on the basis of their leadership, character and grades. As representatives for Palo Verde at Girls' State, Margarita Martinez, Nina Faust, Jan Chlopowicz and Mindi Ligner were taught the details of politics. Representatives to Girls' State learned the various principles of city, county, and state governments. Two counties with eight cities were established. The girls elected their own municipal, county and state officials. Girls' State, stressing human re- lations, was held on the UA campus from June 10-16. The girls, who were chosen from high schools all over the state, occupied Arizona and Sonora dorms during their stay. Judge Alice Truman, Councilman Conrad Joyner, Governor of Boys' State Nyle Creason and Secretary of State Wesley Bolin spoke to the girls. Practical experience in government was the purpose of Boys' State. The convention was held June 9-15 on the NAU campus. City, county and state governments were set up by the boys themselves with little guidance or help. They were responsible for establishing nine cities, two counties and a state govern- ment complete with officials. Among the guest speakers at Boys' State was Governor Jack Williams. Joe Kalt, mayor of his city, was chosen to attend Boys' Nation in Washington D.C. in July. One hundred boys from all over the nation were selected to attend the convention. As an experiment in human relations, Anytown strived to acquaint as many people as possible with different back- grounds of the world. Anytown was held at Prescott Sky Y Camp from June 9-15, and June 15-21. Approximately 240 students attended the two separate workshops. Eight were from Palo Verde. They were selected on the basis of applica- tions, personal interviews and faculty recommendation. Several speakers from different ethnic backgrounds, religions and races spoke to the students about their beliefs. ANYTOWN DELEGATES-FRONT ROW: Jill Vactor, Cathy Cleven, Susie Saltz- man. SECOND ROW: Kevin Freehill, Cindy Eustice, Armand Sperduti, Roxy Price, Pat Brady. 5,3 3

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MODEL UNITED NATIONS DELEGATES-FRONT ROW: Debi Nilo, Nikki Chayet, Dick, Dave Cole, Kevin Freehill, Bill Betterton, Tom Barlett, Randy Sammons. Tracy Milner, Cathie Hillock, Janet Blaylock, Lillian Rich. SECOND ROW: Kirby Model Ll. . Taught Parliamentary Procedure Mr. Larry Bool and Sharon Marmon discussed the topics that were presented at the Model U.N. Representatives to Model United Na- tions were required to have a Thorough knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Students attended a practice at Tucson High School to learn the procedure be- fore going to the actual assembly at the UA. A banquet, held December i3 in the Student Union Ballroom, acquainted the representatives with the members of their bloc, Several resolutions were discussed at the actual Model U.N. assembly. Opin- ions, some in the language ot the coun- try represented, were given on the vari- ous questions. Arguments for and against the Czechoslavakian crisis were given by interested blocs. Apartheid, the issue of discrimination, was discussed by African bloc representatives. Model United Nations representatives from high schools around Arizona left the two-day convention with an under- standing and workable knowledge of U.N. assemblies and parliamentary procedure. Senior Randy Sqmmqng looked up infqrmqfion in tions. Juniors and seniors participating in the Model the library on Mongolia for the Model United Na- U-N- Pf09f4m Wfole feP0fl5 on 'hell' WUMYY-

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appointed to West Point He will be entering the basic training program July 1. , Mike Brown received word from a Colorado representative that he had been H O I a i . ' . . . , DT- Kennelh Barnes, l1GCCl ofthe Agricultural Engin- with senior Linda Grabowski October 5. She later eering Department at the UA, held an interview received a S600 agricultural scholarship. Susan Wells scored highest in the Betty Crocker Future Homemaker test at the high school level. Her test was sent on to state competition. Many seniors who achieved high scho- lastic goals during their four years in high school received honors, awards or scholarships for their efforts. With schol- arships offered by various organizations students were able to have financial aid in furthering their education. Through such tests as the SAT, PSAT and the National Merit Qualifying Test, students were given the opportunity to qualify for possible scholarships. The SAT was given to seniors and the PSAT was given to iuniors who wished to pre- pare for the SAT that would be given during the next year. The National Merit Qualifying Test given for iuniors pro- vided them with the chance to compare their scholastic abilities with other stu- dents in the United States. Many scholarships were offered to students in different areas. The Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Schol- arship was awarded to a person who showed advanced ability in the feild of cooking. The Agricultural Engineering Scholarship and the Bausch and Lomb Science Award were given for students advanced in the area of science. The Phelps Dodge Foundation Achievement Scholarship and the Baird Scholarships were given for general superior scho- lastic achievements.