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

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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

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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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Nguet To has a question about the upcoming fundraiser answered. Fun- draisers were successful because of club agreement and approval. Junior Cuong Nguyen in his GQ look is seen with his sleek shades during a Vietnamese meeting. Cuong has participated with the club for two years. I » Jr. NAD — Row 1: G. Ulloa. B Nguyen. G. Dietz. L. Van Derpool, C. Williams. S. Syverson. M. Marquez. S. Lowder. K. Garcia, K. Griffin, M. Hour. M. Akamatsu, S. Tate. Mrs. Knutson Row 2: R. Aguilera. S. Best, D. Boyd. M. Andreozzi, L. Zuniga, M. Rasmussen, M. Mclntyre, G. Stewart, E. Naranjo. M. Tram, G. Reseigne Row 3: G. Selevos, G. Merino, G. Mendoza, M. Ballard, P. Sostre, K. Traasdahl, M. Mendoza, P. Yoma Row 4: L. Hill, R. Carrasco, R. Snapp, K. Ayala, D. Dunlap, M. Culver, K. Negri, S. West Row 5: A. Lopez, J. Cortez, K. Long Dang, J. Schembri, R. Recio, D. Smith, R. Rios, T. Schneider, J. Nuernburger, D. Davino Row 6: J. Maurer, B. Smith. T. McCarthy, M. Hyatt. R. Bonkers. F. Badalamenti. D. Johnson. R. Runnels, D. Sheldrake. M. Ballan 98 Jr. NAD Viernamese Club