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

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Athletes grueling practices, endured to- gether, not only bring improve- ment and progress, but a close- ness amongst the teammates. Being in sports has not only brought me friends from my own teams, but also many friendships with the opposing schools, said soccer player Sylvia Castro. It is these friends who, together, ex- perience the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat. In the face of adversity, the member of a winless team pos- sesses a special inner drive, a yearning for self-satisfaction. He must forget the past scores, real- ize he has done his best, and pre- pare himself for the next game. He must remember that he is there because of his love for the sport, and that the results are secon- dary. When a player ' s team is down by twenty points, the score is less important if he enjoys the play itself. Sure I love to win, but playing is more important, says varsity basketball player Heather Webb. Although the cheers and ap- plause of the crowd aren ' t a part of a weaker team ' s atmosphere, the athletes persevere. Parents and coaches give them the cour- age and confidence to go on. Scores, statistics, and rankings become meaningless when the athlete remains unbeaten in his positive attitude, inner drive, and self-satisfaction. The responsibility to perform his best is one he owes himself and is the primary force behind the ' undefeated ' athlete.v by Lisa Wood Sporrs Feature 87

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4i Irma Ptodo. co-president of the Spanish Club, addresses members in an attempt to inttoduce the sute-ftre fundtoiser. ft Jane Pinney. Shono Proveneher and Loti Williams ptepate for a toll flags competition. ft Jetty Johnson hangs ten on the PO. ot is it OP? ♦ Ttacy Laitd and Toti Ctibbs shore o sisterly embrace to give each other strength during ptoctice. Progress can be seen through the various on campus clubs and orga- nizations. These extracurricular ac- tivities broaden the learning exper- ience and make studies much more fun and easier to enjoy. Pep assemblies, dances, drama and music productions, newspa- pers, and other activities attract a variety of students and encourage them to get involved. From Mecha Club ' s sponsorship of Toys for Tots to Executive Council ' s blood drive, school organizations have pro- vided community setvice. Other clubs offer enrichment of hobbies such as surfing and chess. Students with common interests gather to exchange their knowl- edge and enjoyment of the particu- lar activity, game or sport. Mem- bets find the atmosphere and ac- tivities stimulating and exciting. Still other students seek to ex- pand their academic skills. They be- come involved in OCAD, Kiwanis Dowl, and other intellectually in- clined clubs. The benefits develop personal aspecrs of the student as well as help him in his classes. These extracurricular activities provide students with other outlets to help them utilize their talents and abilities. They are a productive vehicle through which students pro- gress. V