Santa Teresa High School - Compendium Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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a Siderwicz Willetia Crockett Ken Morikawa Kathy Riggle Lisa Pritchard ren Long Sheila Rao Sandy Kowalski Deven Taylor David Keller Supreme Court 'he Supreme Court performs many duties essary to the function of Santa Teresa's stu- t government. The primary job of the court ) interpret the school's constitution. We are responsible also for all student elections, and for checking to make sure that the members of government are maintaining their designated grade point averages. The Supreme Court makes it possible for a student to be heard, to have a voice in the government, if one feels his rights have been violated. As Chief Justice this year, it is my duty to interpret the constitution for the officers of the ASB, to assemble the members of the Supreme Court, and to preside over all Supreme Court activities. Lisa Siderewicz Supreme Court Chief Justice Supreme Court

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Decathalon: Left to Right: Mrs. J. Dcgan, coach; Tyson Parduc, Elizabeth Siderewicz, Alyse Bushman, Larry Naskret, Michelcnc Chon, Nat Wheeler, Suyoung Baik, Michael Haggerty, Maria San- filippo, Sandeep Patel, and Mr. J. Passalacqua; coach. S.T. Sponsors Needy Kids This year, for the first time in Santa Teresa history, many of the members of the Interclub council sponsored two needy children through the Christian Children's Fund. The Interclub Council consists of the presidents of the resident clubs on cam- pus as well as the class vice-presidents and is chaired by the ASB vice-Prcsident. This year's council worked closely with Mrs. Quita Cabrerra to get the project off the ground. Each club par- ticipation contributed twenty-five dollars towards the program. The two children sponsored are fourteen year old Gregoria Panozo of Bolivia, and four year old Bunrirmg Khadsuk of Thailand. The project provides relief from their difficult living conditions in the form of food, clothing, education, medical care as well as other needs. The Council feels that the project is a rewarding and worthwhile experience, which they hope future councils will continue.

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Government Trial You mean you didn't see the other car coming through the intersection before you proceeded? This was a common question posed by attorney in the biannual senior government trials. The trial is the quarter project of participating seniors. The roles of judge, bailiff, witness, defendant and at- torneys are chosen based on class participa- tion and grades, while the is selected in court by the attorneys. There arc two government classes, period three and four, each of which stages a separate trial. This year’s trial was a civil court case. On May 4, 1982 in the intersection of El Camino Real and San Tomas Expressway, car A col- lided into car F. Basically, car A went through a stale yellow light and struck car F, which entered the intersection on a green light but did not see car A. The driver of car A sued car F for the cost of damages to it, for health expesnes and developing background details to build their respective cases with. In both periods, the defense won their cases. Tracy Metts, the plaintiff in period three, was represented by Damon Bushaw, Chris Mulcastcr. The victor, Chris Morphew was successfully defended by Audrey Sadler, Cathy Toscano and Dawn Newman. Sadler stated, Not only was it exciting, but I learn- ed just how the court system works. In fourth period, the defendant Arnold Khan- babian, represented by Corey Mandell, Scott Kouns and Fred Linford, was awarded nine- ty thousand dollars by the jury. Khababian had originally countersued the plaintiff, Tony Salehi, represented by Tracy Wiegand, Angela D'Agostino and Sheila Tobin, for one hundred thousand dollars. Government teacher Mr. Bob Gill commented on the purpose of hosting the trials, It gives the kids a chance to practice the stuff they have learned from the class. Performing Arts This year Mary Romano's performing arts class put on a four-star production of Barefoot in the Park.” The play ran to full houses all three nights of its showing. It was well received by students and faculty alike. The play successfully showcased the talents of all its players, especially the two leads — both of whom arc seniors. All in all. it was an entertaining evening for everyone. Barefoot in the Park played March 10. 11, and 12. The play proved itself to be a wonderful send-off for drama teacher Mary Romano. 82 Government Trial