Paradise Valley High School - Trojan Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Administrators become involved in student activities The administration of PVHS has changed in the past year and the attitude of being proud of Paradise Valley has been reinforced, according to Dr. Jim Jurs, principal. Dr. Jurs came to PV from Yuma High School where he spent two years as principal. Dr. Jurs hopes to see PVHS develop into one of the best high schools in the State. Early in the year the administration began an effort' to obtain a better image for Paradise Valley. Dr. Jurs feels that the at- titude or self-concept has changed in part because of the construction and remodeling of the campus. During the first semester Dr. J urs taught Advanc- ed Government to three seniors who had conflicts with their schedules since a majority of the advanc- ed courses are offered during the morning hours. I enjoyed the experience probably as much as they didf' said Dr. Jurs. Dr. Jurs and his colleague, Mr. John Hudson, assistant principal for student activities, like to get out on the campus with the students rather than just see the students in their offices. Dr. Jurs feels that this creates a much more relaxed atmosphere for the student body. When circumstances arise where a faculty member must be delayed in the school day, Dr. J urs or Mr. Hudson will teach the course for the remainder of the day rather than calling in a substitute teacher for a partial day. This also helps the atmosphere on the campus, according to Dr. Jurs. Z W ,..,,vv , i 6 ri, W , X t' Ai.

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February students of the month were Stacie Con- rs and Todd Omelchuk. Stacie attended PV for three years. She attended ictus for her freshman year. Her school awards and achievements include Stu- nt of the month, Senior Class Representative and :nior Class Sweetheart Attendant. Her community awards and achievements include :ertificate for Suicide Prevention. Her scholastic interests are History, Government ,d Psychology. Her hobbies are reading, watching otball, wrestling, basketball and going to movies. le also enjoys track and collecting figurines. As for future plans, Stacie wants to go to PC for 'o years and then transfer to ASU and major in :cial Work. Todd has attended PV for one year. His school vards and achievements include Math honor vards, Social Studies honor award and English ,nor awards. Todd's scholastic interests include ath, drafting and computers. Todd plans to attend ASU, major in architecture, ,th a degree in civil engineering. His hobbies find m skiing, drawing or playing the guitar. Q ., r I ik. Q . S.. Vkk: I K , I K U 1 1 A iii ..,s Students of the month, Tyler Rollins and Vessa Mathus, were chosen for October. Tyler has attended PV for three years. School awards and achievements include Boys' State, Presi- dent's award from U of A, first rank in senior class and Who's Who Among American High School Students. He was Homecoming royalty, lettered in varsity football and basketball and was President of NHS. Tyler's scholastic interest is mathematics. His hobbies include all sports. After graduation Tyler would like to major in medicine at U of A, BYU, or UCLA, specializing in opthalmology. Vessa Mathus has attended PV for four years. Her school awards and achievements include Stu- dent Body President, Girls' State, Who's Who Among American High School Students, homecom- ingattendant, ASU medalllion of merit award and scholarship, solo and ensemble gold medalist and All State participant. Vessa's scholastic interests are English and Music. Her hobbies include playing piano, sing-ing, writing, poetry and collecting poems. After graduation Vessa plans to continue music and leadership studies at ASU. She would like to become a Program Co-ordinator at a large resort. Mark Spann and Shari Andrejat were chosen for January students of the month. Mark Spannis school awards and achievements include Vice Presi- dent of the NHS. He lettered in football and was a Homecoming Nominee. He received a scholarship to A.S.U. Mark's Scholastic interests include business, math, algebra and financing. His hobbies include all sports. After graduation Mark plans to attend A.S.U. and major in Business Administration. Shari Andrejat's School awards and achievements include a scholarship to N.A.U., being listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students, Business Student of the Week in October, 1092: Club and National Honor Society. Shari's Scholastic interests include science and health fNursingJ. Her hobby is collecting Oil Lamps. After graduation Shari plans to go to N.A.U. for nursing. She plans to specialize as a nurse practi- tioner or work in pediatrics with new borns or intensive-care.

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f 62 af n- ' .W , K.- .W li' 4 Paradise Valley Students welcomed Ms. Jane Nor- hup at the first assembly of the year. J Ms. Northup is in charge of attendance and student .iscipline this year. Early in the year new attendance procedures were ,egun with Ms. Northup to enforce as well as carry on . good relationship with the student body. The pro- edures outlined what measures would be taken in the vent of unexcused abscences and students were in- ormed of them in their student reg. material. Ms. Northup spent part of the year keeping score or the Varsity Softball team and being in attendance o see the basketball team go to the divisional game .gainst Shadow Mountain. Ms. Northup came from Thunderbird High School vhere she held a similar position for 2 years. Ms. Northup spends most of her spare time reading nooks, skiing and just relaxing. Do you remember the voice reading the an- nouncements in your second hour class? That voice belonged to Mr. John Hudson, assistant principal in charge of student activities. Besides reading the announcements, Mr. Hudson can be found conducting the assemblies along with Student Council members and getting to know the stu- dent body of Paradise Valley. Mr. Hudson began the Suicide prevention Program at Paradise Valley as well as the program at Shadow Mountain, the previous year. Mr. Hudson taught at Shadow Mountain for 9 years before coming to Paradise Valley. Many times throughout the day Mr. Hudson can be seen speaking to students and walking to one meeting or another to ensure that the attitude of we really caref, is present throughout all of the activities at Paradise Valley in which students are involved. l. This year, Dr. Jurs coordinated plans for graduation along with the senior class. 2. Mr. Hudson goes over the daily announcements and schedules. 3. Mrs. Shirley Spilar, secretary to Ms. Nor- thup, keeps up the students' files. 4. Mr. Hudson, Mr. Arlo Morrison and Joe Rochwalik discuss the roll top desk made in Mass Production woods class. 5. Dr. Jurs checks his appointments before beginning a school day. 6. Ms. Northup and Officer John Norman walk across the campus on a rainy day.