Sandia High School - Crest Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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Publications include student opinion, art, Deadlines . . . deadlines . . . dead- lines! Harried editors of the four Sandia publications overcame these and many more crises. Newest of the school's publications was The Probe which began its first year of publication Oct. 20 as the school's official student opinion paper. Co-ordinator for The Probe was Mark Ish, who had previously been honored in the yearbook's Who's Who. An active leader, he was deeply involved in stu- dent government and school athletics. Boasting a young staff of mostly iun- iors, the Sandian, newspaper, featured right: Crest editors Mary Adams and Medley Stehwien examine photography equipment used for yearbook pictures. upper, right: Mark Ish, coordina- tor for The Probe, leams the workings of a printing press. far, upper, right: Sage editors Gloria Emmett and Jon Caswell get acquainted with the linotype machine. lower, right: Sandian editors Debe Bestgen, Al Young and Ruth Epstein look over a finished product for lay-out ideas. C- 2 . 2 O X In C-gif if' J ki g 4,2 sec, N as if Q3 Q12 waited? K? ifgfiigkiifi cg'-595 ,sex SN-bi Q1 ' J'Ts i Y fc 'Ti se 7 If J more pictures and a willingness to ex- periment with new ideas. Al Young devoted his attention to the Sandian as editor-in-chief. He also served as an active member in student government. Ruth Epstein, associate editor, and Debe Bestgen, assistant editor, were both members of several organizations. Original art work was included in the Sage, creative writing magazine. Jon Caswell and Gloria Emmett served as co-editors. Jon was also active in many organ- izations for student government, worked on the yearbook and was a member of honorary organizations. Gloria was busy in several honorary organizations and was also a National Merit Commendation winner, More full color photos and color varia- tions, plus better lay-out techniques high- lighted this edition of the Crest. Mary Adams, editor-in-chief, proved her abilities as a member of several honorary organizations and was also active in other school clubs. Medley Stehwien, associate editor, also divided her attention between hon- orary organizations and service clubs.

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Students earn 'Sandian of Month' honors Deserving students who had made out- standing achievements in service to the school, academic records and community activities were named Sandian of the Month. Eleven such students were chosen by a student committee to represent each month of the school year. ln March Paul Knudsen took the title for his achievements as an active partici- pant in student government and athletics. He was also a member of an honorary club and received a National Merit Com- mendation. April's Sandian Agamemnon Des- popoulos was selected for his ability in drama and speech. He was a member of several organizations including an honorary. Ag also received a Commen- dation. Sandian of the Month for May was Neal Kelley, active in athletics and hon- orary clubs. He worked extensively in fi fxn.-, school publications and was a student assistant. Susan Fisher began the 1969-70 school year as September's Sandian. She was active in school government as well as several other organizations. ln October Laing Gardner was named for his extensive work in student govern- ment and as the state chairman of the Teen Action Program of the March of Dimes. Michelle Barnes was the November Sandian of the Month. She was active in student government, distinguishing herself as the Homecoming chairman. Later in the year she was elected Sports Senorita. Steve Porter was honored as the only sophomore named to the elite number of Sandians of the Month. He par- ticipated in student government and athletics. Chosen for her versatility in many fields, Marti Anamosa was named Jan- uary's Sandian. Marti was deeply in- volved in student government and sev- eral honorary organizations. Besides par- ticipating in other clubs and All-State Chorus, Marti was also a National Merit Finalist. Leslie Roach was named February's Sandian for her work as chairman of the TWIRP Week activities. She was also active in honorary and service organiza- tions, as well as in student government. Molly Jackson and Larry Giron shared the March title for accomplishments as Distributive Education Clubs of America district vice-president and president, re- spectively. Both were nominated for the same state offices. Larry was associated with other DECA activities, while Molly added government and honorary organi- zation work to her DECA involvement.