Ralph Poteet High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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Roots of communication From birth, humans communicate. They learn speech, and later on they learn that many words in languages around the world were based on Lat- in. Both the Speech and Latin clubs worked on communication skills by attending competitions that tested their knowl- edge and skill. I got involved with Lat- in to help my English grades, and to improve my vocabulary and com- prehension, Christina Ot- tens said. The Speech Club partic- ipated in pre-UIL and UIL competitions, placing in both in prose and poetry. The also spent time at a radio station and the the- ater. The Latin Club compet- ed in Carroilton and at Austin College at a tri- state competition, both which tested their trans- lation skills. Whereas Latin concen- trated on the written word, speech verbalized Eng- lish, emphasizing public speaking. One thing Latin Club sponsor Kerri Pettijohn feels she has accom- plished with her group is to realize that language is not just a series of rules that are strung together, but a system that requires thought to make the lan- guage make sense. Speech Club sponsor Liz Quails said, The con- sensus of the club is that it has helped them to get up in front of people and talk . . . and that ' s what it ' s all about. These two clubs helped English make more sense. (Sama StdaiquO

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Carnations are a hit, especially with the girls during the Latin Club sale at Christmas, Good friends Lisa Covey and Lisa Morris compared their flow- ers between classes. Part of public speaking is getting to- gether to talk. Joy McDaniel, Wes Griffin, Amy Scarbrough, Traci Thom- as and Danielle Brateris were just a few of the class members who grouped during class to discuss their upcoming speeches Ar apple for the teacher is the usual bribe. In this case, however. Speech Club sponsor Liz Quails was smiling over being complimented a flower from an admirer. SPEECH CLUB. Row J Treasurer Tom Cox. Caliie Parry. Secretary Danielle Brateris Row 2 Rebekah Shfode, Trisfia Longtin, Kristi Wyatl. Jackie Williams. Stormy Matthiessen. Sponsor Liz Quails Row 3 Alison Malone, Keisha Finney, Joy Mcdaniel, Lori Reines, Christa Collins, Michael Rich flow A Kristy Branton, Brian GitK)ney, Erin Elliott, Katrlna Gnader, Carmen James Wor Pictured Kim Velez, President Cynthia Crum, Shannan Sage. LATIN CLUB. Row 1 Jerry James, Jenny Eddings, Su|a Thomas. Chris McDaniel. Lena Bedri Fahmida Ah Row 2 Paula Cowan, Tonya Walters. Christina Ottens, Keith Dagen. Tammy Eddings, DAnn Parker How 3 Scott MacWIIIiams. Amanda Albrecht, David Pope. Jefl Petty ' j Shan Ardis, Gretchen Schmidt

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1st SEMESTER OFFICE WORKERS. Row 1 Tamey Perdue. Lisa Belcher. Sherrie Sin- gleton, Melissa Peck, Boby Varghese. flow 2 Brandl Crump, Heather Fithlan. Andrea Moore, Angela Vansickle. Chris Oper, Sher- alyn Haynes. Row 3: Assistant Principal Nancy Gray. Kristi Wyatt, Tanya Edgar, Scott HIggins. Bill White, Dustln Chapman. Christi Cranfill. 2nd SEMESTER OFFICE WORKERS. Row I. Boby Varughese, Leslie Smith, How 2 Tara Yates, Angela Thompson, Andrea Moore. Sherrie Singleton Row 3 Heather Fithian, Tanya Edgar. Oellie Mulheron. Christie Cranfill, Scott MacWilliams. Michael Arnold- Row 4: Assistant Principal Nancy Gray. Scott Killlan, Scott Higgins, Brady Payne, Shawn Buchanan. Michael Avino. LIBRARY WORKERS. Row 1 Jani Vorwerk. Robyn Thompson, Susan Ferrell, Melissa Wharton Row 2 Librarian Carol Mann, Cane Warner. Rick Lee. Melissa Bishop. Jesse Al be During fourth period Scott Kil- lian is taking the absentee slip off of Coach Morrisons room 104. The office workers were usually busy either picking up slips or doing other errands.