Saguaro High School - Sentinel Yearbook (Scottsdale, AZ)

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Dedication ut the otivation in otion by Mary Lou Mobley The team is only as good as its member- ship's dedication, commented Mrs. Rose Nack. She was the teacher of the class which consisted of 14 male and 12 female members. Based on the idea that an effec- tive motivational team could evolve from a select group of beginning speech students, the class was started four years ago. Among the various presentations these students participated in were the Frosh Lissa Staples, one of the three juniors on the team, emphasizes her words with hand gestures in an effort to convey the holiday spirit during a Reader's Theater interpretation. Jeff Nimtz, Lisa Howland, John Preston, Chuck Kai- ser, Mary Carol Taszarek, Lissa Staples, Lisa How- land, and Kristin Carter receive instructions from Patty Rader. ALL PHOTOS BY CAMANO 34 Motivation in Motion Mixer, the Homecoming and other assem- blies, a Holiday Interpreter's Theater, a f'What Lies Aheadu talk for eighth grade students and a g'Design for Success pro- gram for the new freshmen. In the community, these speakers per- formed for the Scottsdale House, Sun City, Scottsdale Honoris Cottilion, the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Contest and many other worthwhile functions. They also planned to go on a speaking tour of California. One of the fun social events of the year was a partyfdance and a Mini-Ganzai' in February. Because they were able to charge admission, they used these events as both motivational and fund raisers. Two of the students were experiencing their second years on the team. Seniors Liz Dickey and Jana Tull participated in the program both theirjunior and senior years. Although other forsenics teachers have approached Rose Nack about starting simi- lar programs at their schools, the Saguaro team remains unique. I

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fivilan Front: Valarie Day, Marissa Rosenfield, Kim vleek, Cynthia Runner 2nd row: Lisa Willett, Wendy Xllen, Katie Halbert, Karen Tamsen, Kim Bronnen- :ant, Mimi Brothers, Lori Spadafore, Alison Terry, Eusan Ragan 3rd row: Beth Kienzle, Trina Josefsen, lohn Ciccone, Carlton Mathis, Tami Travis, Lana Xrner, Karen Gardiner, Craig Lewandowski 4th row: 'Al T J, T Christine Gutteridge, Amy Rosler, Lynda Pollari, Mike Youens, Karen Hardy, Susan Faulkenberg, Ka- ren Faulkner, Mary Hopkins, Jackie Preston, Becky Rector 5th row: Melissa Chapp, Barbi Ploog, Leslie Scharfer, Katie Ahler, Ann Hubbard, Lori Garrett, Kristin Rufenacht, Megan Rogers, Susan Tooley, Kristen Watson, Kelley Hancock, Lisa Clark, Lisa fm In in I H gvll V i, VV . , , ,,,, ' - itt I V ,ff' I , , J ear t eta ' Kti' iii-My lle f ar- Silbret, Mary Mather, Stephanie Jackson, Weingart, Brian Wareing 6th row: Jennifer Hing, Sari Gimbel, Patricia Provost, Kim Grace, Carrie Cole- man, Kelly Schmotzer, Donna Young, Heather Atkin- son, Stephanie McCrae, Greg Weingart, John Cun- neen Kelly Senior Eddie McCarthy laughs as a volunteer from Arizona Blood Services helps him relax before donat- ing blood. Civitan sponsored two blood drives: one in the fall and another in March. PHOTO BY HUFF - Lliinl-S Civitan 33

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Senior David Schowng grins after putting on the Holiday Reader's Theater at Mohave grade school. The team also made appearances at Pueblo and Co- chise as well as Saguaro. A Cochise third grader smiles in appreciation after listening to the tale of The Gift of the Magi as performed by Motivation-in-Motion. Motivation members Bernie Lawitz, Steve Clarke, Eric Button, Jana Tull, David Schwantz, Lissa Sta- ples, Lisa Doughty, Kristin Carter, Cort Alcott, Dianne Schuster, Todd Johnson, Jet't'Nimtz, John Prcs- ton, Tiffiny Lendrum. Donald Jacober. Eric Tamblyn, Lori Gallinger, Laurie Weiss, Brett Lanuti. Burt Howell, I Lisa Howland, Mary Carol Taszarek, Liz Dickey, Wade Nelson, Chuck Kaiser and Patty Rader do their opening speech during the holiday festivities at Mohave grade school. I Motivation in Motion is a really unique exper- ience dealing with communication skills. The rnem- bers of the team have worked very hard togetherg and as a result, many special frindships evolved. I have met and have gotten to know many special people and we have all created lasting ji-iendships. A lot of time and hard work is put into the rehearsing and planning of activities. but the Baal performances are always fun and exciting. We really have learned a great deal about the other members ofthe team, but mostly we have learned about ourselves. M- 'n-M 's is something that a person must participate in in order to really appreciate tt, There is nothing else like it. - Laurie'Weiss, senior Laurie is pictured along with Steve Clarke, while giv- ing a performance at Mohave grade school. l Motivation in Motion 35