Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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NE WTONIAN CL UB MEMBERS Members of the science club included Mon- ique Mondragon, Iohn Gaerlan, Carrisa So- riano, Cris Cruz, Wendy Peeler, Evelyn Sala- zar, Michelle Lopez, Ryan Fuji, Long Luu, Kathy Alexander, Imelda Pagobo, and Cynthenia Russell. KEEPING BUS Y Evelyn Salazar is active in both Mu Alpha Theta and the Newtonians. PICTURE PERFECT Iohn Iones and Sonia Ramos support the club as their Uglyman!Pirateer repre- sentatives. Ramos went on to become part of the court. l if QW CUDDLES! Club members Ken Allen and Monique Mondragon participate in many school activities. M.B.S.A.!Mu Alpha Thetafhlewtonians . . .

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Clubs Build Interest SCIENCE AND MATH TAKE ON CHALLENGES Advisor, Bill Sullenberger cre- ated interest in science for members of his classes. Newtonians competed with oth- er local schools in science contests and enjoyed learning at the same time. Contests included an egg drop- ping games. The winning egg was at- tached to a hand made paper para- chute that dropped without break- ing. Officers were: Sonia Ramos, presidentg Lidia Stiglich, vice-presi- dentg Monique Mondragon, treasur- er, Evette Castillo, secretary, jenni- fer Sawick and Andrew Alatorre, ICC representatives. Sullenberger advised the math club, Mu Alpha Theta, promoting competition between schools in local math contests. Meetings took place in his 5th period class as some time was de- voted to new math techniques. Officers were: Ken Allen, pres- dientg Sonia Ramos, vice-president: Maria Estanol, secretary, Ion Iones, treasurer, Stacy Harris, correspond- ing secretary, Ed Bokinski and Den- ise Dyer, program chairpersons, and stephen Ahrendt and Bridgette Mar- tines, ICC representatives. MESA, Mathematics Engineer- ing Science Achievement, is an orga- nization aimed to encourage stu- dents to strive and excel in the math! science. lim Wagner, formerly a chemis- try, biology, and math teacher, advis- ed the club. Presently, he teaches computers. MESA offered students the chance to dwell at UC campuses on weekends and attend summer workshops organized by the UC campuses at Berkeley and Davis to increase minorities' interests in engi- neeringfscience fields. I think more people should join because Mr. Wagner is a great help in geometry, chemistry, and other math related courses, said Lorna Salazar, a junior who had been in- volved in MESA for 2 years. Club members gathered every Tuesday and Thursday night at Los Medanos College. Senior Felicia Lilly, added, MESA was beneficial because it helped students with col- lege challenges. Officers were Sonia Ramos, presidentg Raquel Ramos, vice-pres- identg Cynthenia Russell, secretary, April Torres, treasurer, and Bertha Ramos, ICC representative. Tina brooks and Cris Cruz ST' Qt .-gr of - GETTING IN VOL VED Senior Sonya Lam listens to advisor Bill Sullenber- ger at a Mu Alpha Theta meeting. M U ALPHA THE TA MEMBERS Monique Mondragon, Carrisa Soriano, Becky Nyguen, Lan Nyguen, Bill Murray, Edelweiss Pen- tecostes, Imelda Pagobo, Sony Lam, Tracy Conlin, john Gaerlan, Roberto Prieto, Wendy Peeler, Evelyn Salazar, Louie Martinez, Long Luu, and Cris Cruz are all active members of the math club. 'H USN! s,-LLM! 102 . . . M.E.S.A.fMu Alpha ThetafNewtonians

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Clubs Enthuse Students MEMBERS GIVE SPIRIT, PRIDE, AND PARTICIPATION P.A.C., Pep, and Block P were clubs that contributed to the promo- tion of school spirit. Performing Arts Club was a club that met to discuss activities and fundraisers which supported the Performing Arts Area IPAAI. The Club started the year with their an- nual progressive party. Next they were off to see the San Francisco Symphony perform at Davies Hall. The club itself was entertaining for it performed in plays and con- certs. P.A.C. also displayed their spirit by winning first place in the annual car parade. Club officers included: presi- dent, Rich Watkins: vice-president, Ion Ionesg secretary, Sesly Budge: and Sergeant-At-Arms, Teresa Wong. Speaking of spirit . . . One of the most active, devoted, and spirited clubs on campus was the Pep Club. The club got together during football and basketball games, and rooted FUN IN THE SUN Dressed in one of his crazy costumes, and full of spirit, Henry Castillo dazzles the crowd. 104 our Pirates to Victory. I felt they were very enthusiastic and really displayed school spirit. commented freshman Marianne Iohnson. Officers consisted of: president, Monique Mondragong vice-presi- dent, Kevin Toliverg secretary, Carrisa Soriano: and Treasurer, Cynthenia Russell. Block P's basic purpose was as a club that allowed students to sup- port their high school athletics. Athletes from various sports, band members and cheerleaders collected at lunch to discuss activi- ties and fundraisers. One point was raising money to help reduce cost of Block P jackets. Members sought ways to raise money to reduce the price of these jackets. Block P officers were: president, Andrew Alatorreg vice-president, Monique Mondragong secretary, Lisa Salvettig and treasurer, Victoria McGill. - Meredith FikefC'hris Scottfjennifer Dimarob tn .3 rw Y ,ff 'T STUCK UP SPIRIT Even though Louis Esposito forgot to comb his hair, it doesn't affect his performance in the band. PRESENTING . . . P.A.C. President Rich Watkins and Secretary Sesly Budge represent the club as Uglyman and Pirateer candidates.