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

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MESA UCI Partners Preparation for more education by Yolanda Cerda Attention students of Mexican-American, Black, or American Indian descent, the MESA organization is for you. The Mathematics, Engineer- ing, Science Achievement program is a state wide orga- nization funded by large cor- porations. The program is designed to motivate minor- ity college bound students to enter and major in the math and science fields. MESA members indulge in many non-school activities. They attended Engineering Day at UCI and MESA College Day at USC. Special guest speakers ranged from under- graduate engineering stu- dents to robotic experts. The MESA program has much to offer to its mem- bers. It develops a positive attitude and desire to achieve. Vice-President Mar- bell G6mezsays, MESA mo- tivates me to achieve and im- prove myself academically. With a strong enthusiastic membership, the UCI Part- ners Club achieved its goal of being an active component of the UCI Early Outreach Program. Co-club Advisor Ms. Lespier said, Exposure to colleges and their cam- puses helped students make an informal decision on which college to attend. Throughout the year the club held fund raisers which included selling calendars and gummy bears. Funds sponsored field trips to USC, Pepperdine University, and the highlight of the year, the annual Magic Mountain trip. The informative and stimu- lating objectives of the UCI Partners Club increased stu- dents ' consciousness about college and encouraged many new friendships. Kar- ina Cerda stated, UCI Part- ners has given me a new per- spective towards selecting a college. V ft MESA — Row 1: J. Vargas, M. Gomez, P. Cornejo. J. Espanto Row 2: M Hoang, C. Le, L. Castro, L. Thigpen Row 3: J. Laguna. L. Garcia, L. Ganbay. M. Orduna ft ft MESA club members Marbell Gomez, Maria Orduna and Patricia Cornejo listen attentively during an after school tutoring session. The tutor- ing sessions were introduced this year to help students with difficult sub- jects. M ft UCI Partners — Row 1: T. Nguyen, L. Nguyen, V. Bedrosian, L. Adams. D. Le, B. Bhakta. D. Benavente, M. Nguyen, D. Bui. G. Manzo. T. Burkhart, S. Lee, V. Le Row 2: Ms. Kawauchi, T. Nguyen, C. Yi, A. Song, N. Vu, S. Nguyen, G. Alvarez, E. Chi, C. Bui, K. Laosy, H. Le, Ms. Lespier Row 3: N. Bhakta, M. Enemoto, H. Choung, L Nguyen, D. Aberia, L. Tseng, M. Ibale, F. Galvez, Y. Shin. K. Cerda, M. Diaz Row 4: D. Tseng, C. le, D. Phan, S. Hobbs, M. Hoang. T. Kim. A. Chao. Un. I.D.. M. PhungRov 5: S. Palmer, D. Palmer, A. Tran, B. Phan Organizations 101

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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

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» With the help of counselor Mr. Wheeler Kriston Cook researches possible colleges she would like to attend. Mr. Wheeler discusses college information with his STEP students. ft Chess Club — Row 1: f. Nishii, L. Nguyen. H.V. Pham. S. Hobbs Row 2: K. Bui, S. Conner, M. Enomoto, D. Sutaria, K.S. Park Row 3: D. Le. B. Le. N. Bhakta. M. Hoang. J. Sepul- veda. S. Lee Row 4: B. Nishii, H. V. Pham, A. Chao. Mr. Ollestad. H. Tran Science Club — Row 1: M. Orduna, L. Atwater, P. Cornejo, L. Nguyen, B. Le. T. Nguyen, T.V. Nguyen, D. Su- taria Row 2: J. Iglesias, T. Tu. M. Ibale, N. Bhakta. E. Nishii, Mr. Lin- dahl Row 3: A. Chao. H. Nguyen, H.V. Pham, B. Nishii STEP — Row 1: Ms. Hams. T. Spearman. J. Butler, Ti Turley, M. McKay. M. Irvine, L. Atwater, L. Adams. C. Nguyen. T. Beil. S. Lee. Mrs. Palmer Row 2: B. Walton, D. Snell. K. Taylor, T. Doung. G. Frieboes, T. Nguyen. K. Walker. Y. Cerda, A. Lieu, T. Hanniganm. T. Vu. T. Nguyen. V. Bedrosian Row 3: N. Show, H. Tran, R. Grishaber, B. Cage, B. Le, B. Davis. N. Bhakta, D. Cook, K. Cerda, E. Nishii. T. Bubienko, N. Nguyen, V. Ha. Row 4: K. Wilson. K. Lee. B. Vargas. M. Malcomb. H. Dinh. Q. Lee, J. Acala, T. Ngo, R. Eagles, J. Sepul- veda, M. Enomoto, J. Abad. A. Andrews, S. Lee Row 5: N. Show, A. Muniz, R. Arroyo. A. Cardoza, L. Cariazo, A. Lopez, M. Healey, T. Jordan, N. Name, N. Known 102 Chess Club STEP Science Club