San Marcos High School - Crown and Sceptre Yearbook (Santa Barbara, CA)

Page 84 text:

Being Free . . . Together! America is for the individual. Come to America and be free! Do your own thingf' But people don't always want to do their own thing by themselves. This is why clubs and organizations are formed. They are the social coordinators of the community. People join clubs to make new friends, meet others with similar interests, and accomplish a common purpose. Only the members, working together, can determine what kind of attitude their club will have during the year. In an overview of 1978- '79, many characteristics can be seen. .mal-1 01 fre.. 2. ,,N. at 6 80 . fi .az melanie. -i571,e.'1a z , -, .40 Yet spirit did exist. Just as every person has his ups and downs , the clubs and organizations had their high and low points. Marching Band, Marquettes, Pep Club, and Spiritleaders all joined together in an effort to promote enthusiasm at football games, and it worked! Spirit ran rampant at the games. During the CIF playoffs, San Marcos and its Pep Band proved that, with a little incentive and interest, they could make more noise than any other school. Though little excitement was generated at the rallies, the spirit was there when it counted-at the games. Apparently, the potential is still there. There was little evidence of the once- famous Royal spirit. Apathy, rather than enthusiasm, seemed prominent. It seemed like many people joined clubs without any intention of ever becoming involved. Why? It is obvious that inactivity is not the purpose nor the function of an organization. A club is not designed to entertain you, if you want passive entertainment, go home and atch T.V. An organization needs the leadership of a few, along with personal contribution from all its members. A school club offers a valuable chance to be active in campus affairs and more people should take advantage of this opportunity. Certainly, there were problems, such as lack of insurance and funds, and general disorganization, which contributed to the atmosphere of student disinterest. However, a greater effort could have been made to overcome these obstacles and become an enthusiastic working unit. W? L .3

Page 83 text:

,f watmmwa its ff f , : gjggxv 2' has -if , T, E f W W , A, 1 Those who have ever visited I-13 in the afternoon will testify that along, hard hours were put in by the yearbook staff trying to finish their deadlines? True, but only partial truth. What about the people we got to know over three years, the patient discouraging of stray friends who wandered in and pawed through pictures, the ulcers caused by unwilling photographers, the tedious identifying of names which are soon forgotten, the food eaten while working late at night, the idiosyncratic room we worked in, the traditional closing of windows when leaving for the day, the campus that became quieter every hour. The yearbook is not a prominent medium for reaching students, because it remains unseen throughout the year. lt is often valued as much for the fact that everyone signs it and writes nice things as for saying something, making a valuable comment on student affairs and the high school society? It is hard, too, not to get frustrated in the struggle to assemble the book, for there is no tangible result until the end of school, a vague time that seems to come slower than the day of judgement.

Page 85 text:

.W For many clubs, 1978-79 was a year of achievement and accomplishment. Some groups took advantage of the inactive atmosphere and, working within the basic framework of the organization, rebuilt their structure and redefined their policies. Current situations were examined and innovative ideas were formed so that next year's members might enjoy a more productive season. International competition marked the year for the Jazz Band in Reno, and a statewide contest in Chafee made Marching Band and Marquettes double winners. Other organizations, though not gaining such widespread recognition, fulfilled their own goals. Many groups exhibited ambition and variety, Drama Club produced a student-directed play, Kings Page became an eight-page bi- weekly paper, AFS hosted two exchange students instead of the usual one, and Madrigals went on an eleven-day tour of the Eastern states in the spring. 4 ' Time spent with old friends, Patterns from loose ends. Years so quickly melting, Roads somehow winding Back again to friends. One of the main purposes of clubs is to provide a setting for people with common interests to get together. Your life would be rather boring if you had no one to share your thought with. Remember all the good times during high school? Could you have experienced them alone? The members of many clubs form closely-knit ties with one another, ties that may last beyond high school. They know private jokes that are shared only within the group, and times that will always be remembered. Times may come, and times may go But you, my friend, I'll always know your name. if. x A, vw? i 'iff Spirit, new friends, achievements, and apathy all served to engrave the 1978- '79 school year in our minds, but perhaps the most important aspect is that it was a learning experience. If we are ever told that we learned nothing in high school, we can feel comfortable in replying that we did. We have learned that it is possible to find people who will cooperate even in the most apathetic times. Our clubs pulled interest out of the darkest corners, and succeeded in forming new ideas for the future. Groups of people competed in various competitions and won memorable honors. Together with these concrete victories, we have emotional triumphs. New friends have been made, hopes for future times have been formed, and memories are just waiting to be recalled.