Saguaro High School - Sentinel Yearbook (Scottsdale, AZ)

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The Amendments he Gazebo by Lissa Staples story by Jennifer Beck courtesy of The Press That tragic moment last spring will be for- ever etched in the memory of every student, faculty member, and administrator here at Saguaro. In that one fatal instant, our re- spected and admired student body presi- dent was fatally injured. It was inconceivable to all of us, that Ste- ven Martin, football player, Student Body President, and friend, should lose his life. We had all experienced Steve's presence here at Saguaro, and we had all benefitted because of him. We all felt the respect and pride Saguaro had for Steve. This plaque appeared in the gazebo as a memorial to the late Student Body President Steven Eric Martin. The inscription was carefully written by two of Steve's closest friends, Suzanne Segelbaum and Grant Mur- phy. PHOTO BY HOFFMAN l l4 Gazebo Lasting Remembrance In the weeks that followed Steve's death, we, the student body felt that we must somehow commemorate Steve for his ac- complishments and in view for all genera- tions to see. With the help of 1982 Student Body Vice President Cary Dix, and Princi- pal Robert Hendricks, an architectural de- sign was drawn for the Steve Martin Me- morial Gazebo. Construction began and was continued throughout the summer and the gazebo was completed as we all began the 1982-83 school year. Students were able to enjoy the gazebo and we all knew in our hearts that Steve would never really die. The gazebo resembled Steve's life, his many accom- plishments, and it would last forever. With- in the memorial was placed a golden en- graved plaque in commemoration of Steve. However, as in many other instances, one insensitive person has mangled something treasured by many. The memorial now has one bleak looking pillar where the golden- engraved plaque once was. The memoran- dum was torn from its oak back on October 8, 1982. Is this the type of meager respect that should be exhibited to a memorial such as Steve's'? Steve had so much care and re-1 spect for Saguaro and we in turn should have and maintain the respect that he so desired. , l l I

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The newest addition to the campus, the Gazebo, page 114 offers a tranquil place of study for Belgium exchange student Mark Van Deurzen. PHOTO BY RIES XYZ 113

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The Amendments v ff 'fl- ' - 1 I O f ' L gk g .1 ,AJ ff l.'i...-- - 4 if 'T 't M ' ' 5: 'rs The senior peer counselors help Saguaro Sludgmg ad- wischer, Maria Caponetto, Susan McCrary, Liz Lezy, Gary Song, and Adrian Decker. PHOTO BY CA- just to high school life. Lynne VanZile, Joanna Lil- Kim Bronnenkant. Additional peer counselors are MANO quist, advisor Mrs. Paluch, Beth Eyres, Audrey Kan- Peer Counselor Offer Help, Advice by Lissa Staples story by Mrs. Rosemary Paluch A Peer Counseling program was imple- mented at Saguaro this year. Eleven seniors were available throughout the school day to work with students. The peer counselors were selected in theirjunior year after par- ticipating in several group sessions with for- mer Saguaro counselor, Mrs. Adrianne Selbst. Further training continued during the school year at weekly meetings. A Peer Counseling Center opened in Room 404 and was staffed every period. Students were invited to drop in or sign up in the Guidance Office. Many students were referred by teachers, counselors and administration. The primary focus for the Peer Counsel- ors was to offer friendship. Many students at Saguaro are lonely. They don't have manyfriends and don't know how to make friends, commented peer counselor Gary Song. We tried to become afriend and see some students on a weekly basis. Several students began eating lunch in the peer counseling center. Students learned they could enjoy lunch with afriend in Room 404 and did not have to eat alone, said Maria Caponetto. Some peer counselors were consistently involved with a few students from the LRC. 1 was amazed at some Saguaro students' attitudes toward others with handicaps, remarked Adrian Decker. I didn't realize some students had so little understanding of others. The peer counselors talked to their friends about those kinds of fears and attitudes. At Christmas time, the peer counselors had a Christmas party for the LRC Hu- manities class. A pot-luck lunch was served in the Peer Counseling Center and was fol- lowed by an exchange of gifts and a trip to Baskin-Robbins for dessert. Several peer counselors attended the In- formed Parents Committee class on Tues- day evenings and heard lectures on alcohol and drug abuses, child psychology, parent- ing and referral sources. Many peer counselors provided tutoring for students while some referred students to National Honor Society tutors. Trust and confidentiality were stressed in weekly meetings. One student's comment about her peer counselor was, I know I can say anything to my peer counselor because she won't tell anyone! Second semester interested juniors met once a week for training to be a peer coun- selor for the 1983-84 school year. Sessions included self-awareness, communication, listening skills and personal problem solv- ing. Peer counselors need to be knowledge- able about their own friendship styles and to learn to trust one another before working with students. Other important qualifica- tions are common sense, interest in people, patience and a general sense of optimism! The Peer Counseling Program at Sa- guaro was an exciting new involvement for 1982-83. The first peer counselors left Sa- guaro knowing they had a real impact on what will be a permanent service to all Sa- guaro Students. Peer Counselors 1 15