Saddleback High School - Caparral Yearbook (Santa Ana, CA)

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Kendra Feemster, Trela Christian and Lonya DuFour laugh it up after an amusing BSU meeting. The meetings were held during both lunches, giving all members a chance to attend. Diane Horn supports a popular Mecha fundraiser by buying balloons. This fundraiser was very successful and profitable. vm iiJ Mecha Club — Row 1: C. Saldana, M. Beltram, A. Alderete. M. Vargas. A. Leon, A. Ramirez, M. Castro, M. Garcia, M. Gutierrez, J. Lungo. Mr. Eaton Row 2: R. Muniz, L. Zavale, K. Garcia, M. Hernadez, G. Diaz. R. RamirezRow 3: M. Colunga, Y. Valdiva, B. Novella, C. Ponce, Y. Lopez. N. DeLeon. I. Iglesias, M. Carmona 96 DSU Mecho

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French Spanish Languages of love by Cindy McDaniel The French club boasted a member- ship of over one hun- dred and ten mem- bers who were interested in learning about the French culture. Besides hosting fun- draisers and club meetings, the French Club also partici- pated in many special events. These events ranged from folkloric dances, which display French customs and traditions, to dining at well- known gourmet French res- taurants, as well as viewing slide shows by French im- pressionists. Advising the French Club were Mr. Romeo and Mrs. Fields. According to Mr. Ro- meo, the club helped to de- velop an ESPRIT DECORPS for all members. Helping students to under- stand and become more aware of the Spanish culture was the objective of the Spanish Club. The club also assisted members in speak- in g Spanish fluently and cor- rectly. Some of the various activi- ties hosted by the club in- cluded the celebration of its member ' s birthdays Spanish style, and an end of the year trip influenced by the Span- ish culture, as well as other activities and fundraisers. The club was advised by Mr. Ainley along with Mrs. Wetzel and Mr. Velazquez su- pervising the lunchtime meetings. The officers of the club showed a strong sense of leadership and according to Mr. Ainley, they are very ca- pable and good leaders, of whom he is proud. V Helping support the French Club. Brian Davis buys some M M ' s from member Bich Le. « Mrs. Fields expresses the feeling of the French language to her fifth hour class. Mr. Ainely glances over the future plans of the Spanish Club. Mrs. Wetzel looks on approvingly as Irma Prado and Graciela Estrada carefully count the money from a recent fundraiser. Organizations 95

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BSU Meoha Productive and educational by Cindy McDaniel Now in its fourth year, the Black Students Union has helped bring together stu- dents who share an interest in the struggles and achieve- ments of Afro-Americans as well as the contributions and historical background of all black people. According to Ms. Harris, who advised the club along with Ms. Robbins, the mem- bers were introduced to cultural awareness through informal discussions, and ex- posure to history and litera- ture. BSU was the host of such events as the second annual Black Tie Affair, a spring dance, and many other ac- tivities and fundraisers. The members of BSU dedicated long hours to making the union a positive and produc- tive club on campus. The goal of the Mecha Club was to promote the educational and social well- being of each student, stat- ed Mr. Eaton, club advisor. Mecha has been on cam- pus for several years and has participated actively in both school and community ac- tivities. This involvement was best displayed in the successful Toys For Tots drive, the decorating of the school ' s Christmas tree, and the celebration of Cinco de Mayo day that lasted a week and culminated with an as- sembly. Other activities in- cluded an Easter sale and fundraisers. Mr. Eaton and Ms. De Casde, club advisors, helped to guide Mecha through a very successful year. V ♦ Mecha members Yvonne Lopez and Joe Vargas take timeout from the annual Christmas tree decorating activity to relax and pose for the photog- rapher. 41 Andrea Rayburn uses her skills on the computer to type up the refreshment list for the BSU Black Tie Affair. Being competent and organized leaders, Carmen Cole. Andrea Rayburn. Tracy Williams and Adrian Hill lay out plans for the BSU sponsored dance. Organizations 97