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

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Allstars gain confidence Girlsand In January, a group of 56 stu- dents and eight teachers went on a retreat to Prescott for four days. The students were chosen because of the leadership they displayed. The students were called ALL- STARS, Activities Leadership Labo- ratories - Students Teaming Around Responsibility. The allstars had the privilege of meeting the A- Team, which is a group of eight in- dividuals who travel all over the country and present their motiva- tional program to help better schools and the individual person. The goal of the group was to get all the high schools in the Paradise Valley School District, PV, Horizon, Polaris, and Shadow Mountain, to join together more as a community than as rivals. Besides community unity, self- respect and accepting people for what they are were some topics discussed. I think it was a great exper- ience that helped me to be more honest with myself, commented Maryanne Autino, junior. The re- treat really gave me a chance to look at my life from the outside and to reflect back on what was miss- ing. Allstars relax during one of their breaks at the Prescott retreat. Girls' and Boys' State: Treven Rollins, Kim Laws, Toni Farmer, Maria Gary, Chris Halder- son. Top Row: Billy Underwood. Not Pictured: Denny Gomez. Boys' State Representatives Four boys and three girls repre- sented Paradise Valley last sum- mer at Boys' and Girls' State. Boys' State took place at North- ern Arizona University on .lune 3-7. Girls' State took place at Universi- ty of Arizona on June 4-IO. The pro- gram gave the students a new knowledge and understanding of our government. At Girls' State and Boys' State the students instituted their own city, county and state govern- ments by electing their legislature, assemblies and city councils. They introduced their own bills, orga- nized their own law enforcement agencies and acted as self-govern- ing citizens for the duration of the conference. Toni Farmer ran for and won the position of city mayor. Chris Hal- derson was elected to the position of Representative. Maria Gary was also elected Representative. Kim Laws received the position of par- Iiamentarian of her city. The participants are nominated by the entire faculty and then cho- sen by a screening committee at the end of their junior year, said Mr. Ron Harten, guidance counsel- or at Paradise Valley. The participants that represent- ed Paradise Valley were Toni Farmer, Maria Gary, Kim Laws, Denny Gomez, Chris Halderson, Treven Rollins and Billy Under- wood. Boys' State helped me better understand Arizona's government and gave me the chance to meet present and future Arizona leaders of our State, said Chris Halderson. Toni Farmer said, l liked its it gave me the opportunity to meet a lot of new people. According to Denny Gomez, an- other respresentative, lt was a good experience and profitable for the future. 4l

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Seniors receive Valedictorian Paul Tracy lt's not so much a person's abili- ty as it is his desire to learn. Chris Halderson's philosophy has served him well judging by his 4.24 grade point average. Already enrolled at Arizona State University, Chris plans to study Industrial Engineering. My interest in science and math is the main force behind my achievements, said Chris. My parents have been an inspiration as well. During his junior year, Chris re- ceived the medallion of merit from A.S.U., and will accept a scholar- ship for being in the top four per- cent of his class. Chris also has a part time job at the Pointe Resort. 40 top honors How can a person maintain a 4.39 grade point average and still hold down a part time job? Just ask the class of '85 valedictorian Paul Tra- cy. The good teachers at this school make it much easier to do well, said Paul. Planning to attend Northern Arizona University, Paul will major in computer science. Working part time at Carvel Ice Cream still allows Paul the time for extracurricular activities. l advise students who would like to get the most out of high school to become involved in as many school projects as possible, Paul recommended. Salutatorian Chris Halderson

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September Maria Gary Chris Halderson . 1: Q January Jamie Minkler Exceptional students receive honors December January Pam Bruce Billy Underwood Terry Krueger not pictured 42