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

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RoadrunnQr Staff Journalists get writing chance by Karma Cerda eporting the facts, R debating the issues, and analyzing enter- tainment and sports are the functions of a news- paper. The Roadrunner Staff grew into a 25 member group, who worked hard to maintain their principle of in- forming the public. Each writer aspired to be the first to get the scoop on a top breaking story. Under the supervision of Mrs. Carol Hagg and the leadership of Karen Mochi- zuki. Editor-in-Chief, and Kathy McLaughlin, Managing Editor, the staff was able to publish ten issues of the ' Roadrunner, ' plus ' Arcade. ' In addition, they received the George H. Gallup award for journalism excellence. According to Shelley Her- nandez, journalism is a good experience. Being an editor has helped me become more responsible as a writer and as an individual, Hernandez noted. Writing for the ' Roadrun- ner ' has given young journal- ists the opportunity to per- fect their skills. V Junior MikeAlonzo. sports writer, interviews Coach Mangram during fifth period for his varsity baseball article. Interviewing, which gave reporters the opportunity to meet different people, was one of the more valuable skills learned in the journalism class. Working on story ideas for the annual publication of ' Arcade. ' a news magazine, Karen Mochizuki, Editor-in-Chief, leads the staff in a discussion. Karen displayed leadership abilities by taking on this important position. 4 « Managing Editor Kathy McLaughlin shows the staff an example of creative artwork. McLaughlin was responsible for the design and placement of stories on layouts. Organizations 137

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f Roadrunner Saddleback High School. Sanla Ana. Calilornia92707 January 25. 1985 Working hard to meet the dead- line, staff reporter Shari Heatherly busily types her article for an up- coming issue. Meeting a journalism deadline was very important so as to not delay the publication of the newspaper News Editor Ronna Gray listens attentively to the staffs ' suggestions for story ideas to be used in the next issue of the Roadrunner. Ronna feels that journalism has improved my writing ability quite a bit. A Roadrunner Staff — Row 1: K. McLaughlin. K. Mochizuki Row 2: G. Terrado. S. Hernandez, R. Gray, K. Rushforth. L. Gutierrez. F. MartinezRovt 3: L. Burkholder. M. Lillemoen, S. Venno. D. Inman. M. Alonzo Row 4: S. Heatherly. M. DeNunno, J. Gish, A Munoz. T. Vu Row 5: A. Rose, P. Melugin. J Deal, T. Moran, K. Walsh. Focusing her camera and preparing to take a photo for the News page is Soma Venno, sophomore. 136 Roadrunner Sraff

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Linda Yokoi and Ineke Stone- ham concentrate on their carefully planned layouts with Alfonso Ros- sano helping with some picture sug- gestions. Good, clear pictures are essential on any layout. Roselie Vasquez, Leilani Cariazo. Mikel Healey. and Tatia Jordan work on the layouts with the sound of mu- sic as Leilani adjusts the station. Lisa Wood takes a break from checking her copy to smile for the picture. Many hours are put into writing and critiquing one ' s copy material. Taking up their study time and lunch breaks. Lisa Wood and Roselie Vasquez sell yearbooks during Octo- ber. A total of 975 books were sold this year. ♦ ♦ Deadlines aren ' t that much of a hair-raising experience, Mikel! Here. Susie Arauz and Karma Cerda restrain a hyper Mikel Healey after she finds out the time alotted for the next deadline. 0 ! said I want your copy to- day! threatens Leilani Cariazo looking her meanest. In actuality, Leilani is threatening the photogra- pher responsible for this picture. Leilani has been in yearbook for two years and was copy editor for one year.