Rubidoux High School - Eyry Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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c hapter Continuously Sweeps Awards I or its students, it becomes more than just a mere club. Instead, it be- comes a way of life, an outlet for unique talents and skills, the epitome of true competition; in truth becomes a virtual obsession. Its students become involved in the vein of their organization; staunch defenders of its cause. FFA is not something you take lightly, expound- ed Ken Dolebout. You live it ' For years, Future Farmers of America has been one of the largest and most influential organizations on high school campuses. The Rubidoux Chapter, with 1 70 members, is one of the largest fac- tions in Southern California. Perhaps it is their advisors; whatever the reason, they hove become a feared force at FFA gatherings. At fairs and showings, they continually sweep awards with a variety of livestock and other projects. Besides the somewhat stereotypical union between FFA and the inevitable farm animals, there is also a lesser known spectrum of activities that FFA participates in. An award-winning parlia- mentary procedure team clinched much publicity and respect for both FFA and the school. Public speaking and judging field days are also integral factors in FFA ' s success. FFA was influential in the develop- ment of many skills — agricultural pro- gress, finely honored public speaking, sturdy leadership qualities, and the abili- ty to interact successfully with co-work- ers and community businessmen. Rhonda Van Aken, president, summed up the entire founding idea be- hind FFA. I love FFA. It ' s an honor to serve as president of this terrific organi- zation, • 1. Jay Kiernan and Cheryll Kiernan masquerade as a mirthful clown and an eerie mummy as part of their FFA initiation. 2. After feeding her cow, Rhonda Van Aiken discusses the intricacies of livestock care with her advisor, Mr. Lesh. 3. Future Farmers of America. 4. Chris Adema and Steve Carter wrestle with a reluctant sheep. 5. Employ- ing care and consideration, Ken Dalebout feeds his cow before a show. 3 W ... students become in- volved in the vein of their or- g a n i z a t i o n ; staunch de- fenders of its cause ... Activities and Organizations 103

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Learning Spurns New Friendships ... I would partake in an experience that would last a lifetime ... 104 Were »he Kids hey told me that I would encounter something really fantastic, and that I would partake in an experience that would last lifetime. So, I agreed to host a foreign ex- change student during the AFS week- end. Among other things, a hoy ride, soccer game, and a dinner kept us oc- cupied for the entire weekend. We would talk about the organization that brought us together: AFS. I told him how long we had been planning the weekend, and of our various fun- draisers. As the students were departing. Chuck Kuhn murmured, It ' s so great to meet students from other countries. A society of scholars on campus? Yes, we have young Einsteins in the making here. California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a statewide organization with stringent entrance requirements. In or- der to become a member, students must have three A ' s and one B in academic subjects. Obtaining the grades to enter CSF really isn ' t hard if you try, commented Mary Roper. For students with at least four semes- ters of CSF membership behind them, sealbearer status was granted. Being a sealbearer was an envied position and universities and colleges consider it a great achievement, if 1. Abeer Sabonegh, a foreign exchange student from Jordan, meets fellow AFS students. 2. Ameri- can Field Service: Front row: Abeer Sabonegh, Cathy Betroncourt, John Kemp, Ms. Duff. Second row: Froilan Mendoia, Pilar Lara, Lisa Cook, Wen- dy Northway, Maria Melgozo. Third row: Todd Walsh, Roberta Lopez, Lorena Montoya, Gretchen Buhlmann, Buffy Kuhn, Etien Mendozo, Stella Sanchez. Fourth row: Heidi Sturm, Michelle Lopez, James McDaniel, Crystal Johnson. Fifth row: Jorge Sanchez, Chuck Kuhn, Teresa Conrad, Dwoyne Ochoo, Lonnie King, Mike Rossi, Daniel Flores. 3. Wendy Northway and James McDaniel participate in on AFS discussion. 4. Voting for officers, CSF members raise their hands in approval of a candi- dote. S. California Scholarship Federation. Front row: Mrs. Drury, Colin Santiago, Shelley Sonchez, Cristina Rodriguez, Rebecca Hidalgo, Blanco Co- sillas, Michael Roelle, Miss McCarthy. Second row: Lisa Wroy, Mercy Santo Mario, Diane Mcln- tire, Genny Ramboz, Rosolee Clompitt, Clemente Diaz. Third row: Lourdes Preciado, Myong Felty, Kris Quintono, Lisa Cook, Dwoyne Ochoo, John DiNapoli. Fourth row: Gina Omieczynski, Dolly Glick. Fifth row: Shelley Levers, Daniel Flores, Froi- lan Mendozo, Anna Mario Hagstrom, Dennis Mongiapelo. f Americo