Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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,ose Perez listens to Mr. Richardson's history lecture. Kaori Aoike listens to instructions on layout style in yearbook class. Learn American Customs Six exchange students came to Pittsburg in August to . . . Learn American Customs Antonio Esteve Pastor, Fer- ran Brich Verbrell, and lose Perez Blanco came from Spain and Kaori Aoike arrived from japan. Knut Stormer, Ina Soplrie Radtke arrived in December from West Germany. They left their family, friends, and everything familiar from their own coun- try to begin a phase of their life in a new country. Coming to America was hard for these students as they had to use a different language and become ac- customed to different customs. It seemed scary at first but they looked forward to the challenge. They came to America primarily to learn the language and customs. Aoike said, Before I came here I could hardly wait until the day I was to arrive to see the country. Everything was in- teresting to me. For example, in my country, cars are not needed because we have taxis and buses. Also, we can- not choose our classes and they are so much harder than yours. As time went on, they began to think about returing home. They were not necessarily homesick but just 4 ii, j Xml 5-fl Q' fs found it was easier to get around in their own country. The students stressed they loved America but the language was hard. Sometimes they felt as if other students talked to them only because they felt they had to. However Aoike understood and said, If I was born here it would be easier and I could understanding the language more. Also, I would have many friends, a car to go places, and would be more familiar with the customs. Most wished they were born here although they were proud of their own country. After this school year, Pastor will go to a special pilot school in America because he can be a pilot much faster here than in Spain. Verbrell will go to a university in America becuase he can get a better job if he can speak English well. Blanco will return to Spain but might return for his senior year. Aoike plans to at- tend a university in japan or America to major in Interna- tional Relations. Knut Stormer and Ira Radtke were not available at press time. - KaoriAoike -139

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Members Found Class Helpful T A new dance class became mandatory for all 1987-88 Spirit Squads. This guided the cheerleaders to become much more professional and united. This is so because... Members Found Class Helpful Spirit Squads needed a choreographer to enhance their performances. As a result, Ms. Rose Shideler ac- cepted the position. During first semester, fourth period, the squads met in the 'Little Theater to improve their coordination and dance skills to famous music from A Chorus Line. Special warm- ups, such as ballet, and routines to Sweat were some of the many dances taught to make sure body movement flowed through the routines. Towards the end of the period the cheerleaders and songleaders would practice and then Ms. Shideler would help individuals and groups to improve their routine. This helped a lot, commented Lynn Herren. Heather Carn- duff also noted, We needed an advisor for a long time and at first there were a lot of conflicts. The squads were used to doing things on their own, and that's where l think the problem started. Ms. Shideler added, l certainly agree that there were con- flicts, but these girls are a talented group of individuals and their level of perfor- mance shows improvement each time they go out there. Ms. Shideler was chosen to become choreographer because of her past ex- perience. lt all started when a former student was the runner-up in the Miss Black jazz contest and listed Shideler as the choreographer. This gave her an introduction to profes- sional dance. She has also been involved with the Veneer Incorporated Perfor- mance groups and sold several arrangements that have appeared on television. Despite conflicts between the squads and their advisor, things seem to settle down as the season progressed. - Colleen Flannery and Christine Puccio 141