Sammamish High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Bellevue, WA)

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,Q e Part P Somewhere in every language club constitution there is a small phrase, hidden away, about pur- pose: to stimulate the learning of that certain language. Somehow, among the pinatas, polkas and gen- eral partying, this honorable pur- pose has been seemingly replaced by another just as honorable pur- pose: to have a ball. Each of Sam- mamish's five language groups, German, Spanish, French, Latin, and Russian, take particular care in planning elaborate activities for the pleasure of its members. olka mixed with Frug The German Club, advised by Miss Andrea Agather and led by President Sue Ennis, pleased its members and outdid the other language clubs by having two Christmas parties this year. The first one, held after school, in- volved some feeble singing, a mis- performed, terribly funny version of the Night Before Christmas, and finished with the traditional German Polka mixed with some frugging. The second party was an evening affair providing refresh- ments and live music. Break the Pinata! The Spanish Club, advised by Mr. Henry Tunes and led by President Sue Rabin, held a single, well plan- ned Christmas party. It was a com- bination of exotic foods, including a candy-cake in the form of a snake, pinata breaking, word games, and an ethnic Spanish Christmas play. With hints of sophistication the French Club, advised by Mr. Tim Lamont and led by President Laurie Farber, kept its audience in their seats with an accident-prone pro- duction of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. at their Christmas party. They were further provided with well-rehersed singing and a visit from Santa Claus. Although the Latin Club, advised by Adrienna McCormack and led by President Don McQuarrie, was deprived of a Christmas party, they did partake in the Junior Classical League's statewide bash in Bremer- ton on November 1. The activi- ties included a College Bowl ques- tioning on Roman history, and costumed skits, which placed the Sammamish troupe in Roman attire on the ferry trip home. This month, the Latin Club worked on the May issue of the Junior Clas- sical League's magazine, 'SVox Latina. Viewing Folk Dancers The Russian Club, advised by Miss Rosanne Gostovich and led by Presi dent Mark Peeples, also missed a Christmas party, but had an oppor- tunity to go to the Opera House in November to see the Urakranian Folk Dancers. Aside from separate activities, the vario s clubs combined their forces befor., Christmas for the traditional carol competition, where each club tried to outdo the others in volume, if not in quality. Also, on March 29, the clubs plan to take part in the International Language Banquet, a dinner held in Seattle. It's not always stimulating, edu- cational, or instructive. But who cares? It's fun. 31 - .asp wx l