San Benito High School - El Chapitel Yearbook (Hollister, CA)

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page, topj A view of the south side of the United States page, middlej Close-up women Raquel Pena, Andrea Galvan, Serrano, Jenny'er Apodaca, Mandi Ortiz, and Luz Rodriguez pretty while they wait for The Metro in Washington, D.C. bottomj Matt Tognazzini, Raquel Pena, Liz Serrano, Rich and Jenny'er Apodaca gather for a picture at Williamsburg. 1986 Close-Up members are ll-'irst Rowj Dan Kelsch, Lino Gonzalez, Louise Hall, advisory Rachel Pena, ISec0nd Rowj Jeremy Ghione, Luz Rodriguez, Andrea Galvin, Jennifer Apodacca, Elizabeth Serrano, Mandi Ortiz, lThird Rowj Kurt Staben, Demise Lopez, Richard Pascual, Armi Ferrer, Matt Tognazzini, Todd Silva, Josep Carreras, Greg Coombes. lLeftj The three lonesonesoldiers of the fAbovej Close-Up members wait pa- Vietnam Memorial. tiently for their plane to Washington cuwup 107

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' llama-Up M The Capita! Scattered throughout the San Jose International Airport, an assembly of 17 San Benito High students were ready to take on Washington D.C., and the historically renovated col- onial town, Williamsburg, Virginia. After participating in such fundraising projects as flower sales, a car wash, a rummage sale, and an enchilada sale, the group took off for one full week of adventure and ex- citement. The Close Up staff took more than 200 students from California, Utah, Wisconsin, Alabama, and Louisiana on sight-seeing excursions and to restaurants for lunches and dinners. The group listened to speakers in seminars and then had the chance to ask questions. In Williamsburg, Virginia, the Close-Up participants feasted on a seven-course meal in a col- onial tavern, observed a mock trial, and took guid- ed tours throughout the ci- ty. On another day, back in Washington D.C., the group sat in on a Supreme Court case, which, when the final verdict is decid- ed, will set a precedent on all future cases, involving the disease Tuberculosis. On Friday, Washington D.C. was invaded by the Close-Up students. The San Benito High students, along with new friends they had met, hailed taxis intent for Georgetown University and time for shopping. We practically jumped out of our taxis, ready to shop, Junior Armi Fer- rer said. Shopping on the East Coast presented us with a different at- mosphere than in Califor- nia. The shops were total- ly unique! Later that same after- noon, the students met at the Old Executive Office Building next to the White House. The building holds offices for the Vice- President of the U.S. The Close-Up members then went outside to the White House Lawn and watched as ABC, NBC, and CBS taped their night- ly newscasts. The week closed with a banquet at the Marriot Hotel, a talent show and a great dance, which lasted until 1 a.m. Even after four trips to Washington D. C. with Close-Up students, Ad- visor Louise Hall said she still enjoyed the ex- perience. The week was one we'll never forget. said Senior Rich Pascual. -Denise Lopez 106 Choa-Up

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1 SF mmm bw: Wim! WP Who wants to make mustard? Who is selling pumpkins? Who is organizing this? These are familiar ques- tions asked by Advisor Barbara Anderson this year during CSF meetings. It was the fundraisers that made the club active this year. They might not have made as much money as they wanted - but all members had fun work- ing. CSF is not a club you join. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA or 10 CSF points to be a member. Points are given according to the number of A's and B's one earns. An A is awarded three points and a B equals one point. After grades are varified, a S2 fee is paid to join CSF. Typing Teacher Ken Dilley happily checks grades, collects dues, and makes a list of all members. , Senior Dee Ann Reece, first semester president, said, I want to raise as much money as possible, so the club can go to San Francisco and have a great time. This year Dee Ann did more than her share of the fund raising. The upper classmen are not the only ones who know how to raise money and have a good time. Selling pumpkins was fun. Working with friends always is, said Sophomore Kristen Damm. The annual CSF pum- pkins sale was a larger suc- cess than in past years, thanks to Berrtuccio Farms and K and S Market. Mustard making was good for my sinusesg one whiff clears the head, joked Senior Wendi Jay. Mrs. Anderson's tasty mustard was always the brunt of someone's joke. Most members tried to make the special recipe, and learned it wasn't as easy as 'stir and bake.' The meetings seemed unorganized, yet they always produced something progressive. The leaders of tomorrow are in the CSF Club of the present. Hard work and perserverance molds and shapes the members into model citizens, and helps them prepare for college life. The highest achievers of San Benito High School can always find something to entertain themselves -between studying for classes, of course. -Beth Harn Second semester officers: fBackj Sheila Harn, secretaryg Chris Pereira, vice-presidentg Christine Lawson, corresponding secretary Insoo Hyun, seargent-at-arms,' Knot pictured President Frank Perez 1 108 CSF