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

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Jr. NAD VietnamesQ Club Active goals in special clubs by Yolanda Cerda One of the primary goals of the Jr. Na- tional Association of the Deaf was to in- volve more students in club activities. Another goal, commented Rachel Snapp, was to encourage members to join the hearing club ac- tivities and incorporate the hearing into our communi- ty. The Jr. NAD had reason to feel accomplished this year. The club participated in Pro- ject Close-Up. According to Janice Stewart, Close-Up is a program for the deaf which took a look at government and how it works in action. In order to raise funds, the Jr. NAD sold 600 Friends pins. The Jr. NAD was a special organization for special peo- ple, providing a base for the deaf to interact with and en- joy the hearing world. The elements of Vietnam- ese music, dance, and cui- sine were brought to Saddle- back through the Vietnam- ese club. Mr. Havichorst, club advisor says, they all have a great desire to com- pete in the American envi- ronment. The club involved overall sharing of each others thoughts and customs. Club activities included monthly volleyball tournaments, pic- nicing, and dining at restau- rants. The coming of the Chi- nese New Year brought about a musical program based on Vietnamese folk- lore dance and music. The success of the Vietnamese Club can be attributed to the caliber of the club offi- cers. President Thanh Van Nguyen adds, the members of the Vietnamese Club are the most supportive group of friends I could have. V 4r To perfect the performance of the Chopstick Dance, Trinh Le, Hang To. and Thuy Nguyen practice after school. « Jr. NAD President Danny Sheldrake. Mark Ballard and Michael Ras- mussen watch the cheerleaders perform at a pep assembly. Jr. NAD mem- bers proved to be quite supportive and rowdy at school functions. « Vietnamese Club — Row 1: N. To. N. Phannaly. V. To. P. Le. L. Nguyen, T. Tran. D. Bui. T. Nguyen. D. Peralta. Mr. Havickhorst Row 2: M. To. T. Van. V. Hoang. J. Du. O. Pham. T. Nguyen. L. Nguyen, C. Leocadio. V. Cao, L. Kanlaya Row 3: H. Nguyen. Q. Nguyen. S. Pham. T. Duonh. T. Nguyen. L. Sang, H. Vu, R. Dao. N. Ngo. T. Nguyen. T. Nguyen. H. Tran Organizations 99

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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

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Tanya Cardoza leaves a MESA meeting after receiving her oil der- rick building supplies. Oil derrick contestants had to build a sturdy oil derrick structure from toothpicks and glue. President Nee la Bhakta directs her attention towards an inquiring member. Neela and Vice President Monica Diaz coordinated many of the clubs activities. 9 UCI Partners Club Members express their opinions for an up- coming field trip. Any discrepancies were avoided by taking a vote. New MESA Club advisor Mr. Morrill reviews entry rules and procedures for the oil derrick contest. Mr. Morrill also gave students helpful designing and building techniques. 100 Mesa UG Partners