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

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lust when you think you can do it all, junior Krista Kahl comes along and performs a string of UNPARALLELED FEATS hen most students are finishing up their last class of the day, junior Krista Kahl is turning double back flips at Almaden Valley Gymnastics Club. I was a restless five year old kid with a lot of extra energy. My mom and dad brought me to AVGC, and I went wild watch- ing the other gymnasts perform. Aware of her enthusiasm, Krista's parents immediately enrolled her into a beginning class. From then on, Krista has pro- grammed A.V.G.C. into her daily routine, working out Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6:45. Krista spends her little free time keeping up with class work. Plus, she needs to limit her social life often by not going out with friends because of her workout schedule, but in the long run, it'll all pay off, the hard work and the dedication. Already, Krista's devoted work has yielded great rewards. Besides the many ribbons and trophies, gymnas- tics enabled her to travel to Hawaii, Kansas, and Canada. Competing at the highest international level, Elite, Krista placed sixth on the un- even parallel bars at the Aloha Gym Fest, and placed fourth all-around at the State Championships last year. However, Krista admitted that her greatest accomplishment was mak- : ilT) Point those toes! Executing a winning performance at the Aloha Gym Fest. Krista prepares for an impres- sive dismount. She placed sixth at the meet. When I'm com- peting, expressed Knsta. “the feeling in- side me is like being on top of the world! Photo supplied by Krista Kahl. ing Western Nationals for the last three consecutive years. Krista's gym career has not been perfect. Injuries and emotional stress set her back. Sprained wrists and an- kles, hyperextended knees, back problems, and a broken ankle are but a few of her misfortunes. In the spring of 87, Krista almost broke down from stress, and she quit for two weeks to get away fora little bit. A close friend, Alison King has at- tended many of Krista's competition throughout California. Krista is so full of grace and talent. I see poten- tial in her gymnastics because she is constantly improving.” Next year, Krista hopes to receive a scholarship from U.C.L.A. or Stan- ford. Gymnastics not only disciples Krista but also gives her confidence. If you really want something badly enough, you have to work for it and never give up. Do the best you can!. By Tanya Pine.

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Many of us spend months of allowance on clothes that don't please us one-hun- dred percent. How- ever, one student doesn't have this problem, because she can . . . Not again! While getting ready for school in the morning, Kara agrees to take an- other picture. As she eagerly smiles for the camera, she states only one more picture and that's it! Kara is wearing some of the clothes she cleverly made herself. Photo by Christirw Wang SEW so BASIL Y, 2±Z X he designs, she cuts, she sews. Kara Kruse is the latest junior seamstress around school. The clothes she cre- ates are the envy of all her friends. Kara learned to sew at Dana Hills, the school she went to last year. Her first attempts at sewing were disas- trous. I used to sew my fingers to the material,” laughed Kara. Her friend Jenny Wessling, impressed with how much she has improved stated, “1 re- member when Kara and I thought it was a mistake for her to take sewing. Now. I realize that it was a great idea, because she's great at sewing.” One of the biggest projects that Kara had to work on was a formal gown that she wanted to make just to see if she could. Because of her skill in making this dress, Kara was asked to show it and some of her other de- signs in the school's annual fashion show. I have to admit that when I was sewing that gown, 1 hated it! It was the hardest thing I had to make. But when I finished it and the school asked me to be in the fashion show, it was worth it.” Kara's mom is enthusiastic about her sewing because Kara's ability to sew is a big advantage; it saves me a lot of money. I'm also really proud that my daughter mastered the abili- ty to sew so well. Kara is not sure whether fashion will be a future profession or not, but she says, it will be a great career to fall back on. But for now, she really doesn't know what she wants to do beyond college. By Christina Wang. Here wo go again! While waiting for her boyfriend Ron. Kara is irked by photographer Terry Lin who is snap- ping her picture. Oh please! groans Kara. Another camera happy person. Kara sits un- happily before the cam- era. Photo by Tem Lin. S Juniors :W

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Meredith Sawin Daniel Schetderich Scott Schindler John Schoonover Paula Scire Dietra Scott Diana Seda Michelle Severs Panlcti Shah Darren Shanabrook Christopher Sharp Tami Sheldon Leigh Siljander Lynn Siljander Steven Silva Terry Simcox Dan Sims Rachel Singer Sarah Singer Amrit Singh Carrie Smith Didi Smith Jayson Smyth Suemi Song Shelley Spademan Marvin Spann Stephanie Stankevich Aaron Stenstrom Tony Stercel Chad Stern Alvin Stocksick Shawn Stokes Christian Stncker Lori Tabuchi Stephanie Taravella Nima Tavokoli Chen Tawney Robert Toeples Brian Terao Todd Thompson William Thompson Michael Tindall Shawntque Tolliver Phu Tran Kelly Travers Tabitha Trinidad Lisa Tso Kalinda Ukanwa Tabitha VanRoekel Rachel Vasquez Eric Vega Murielle Villars Kristen Vine Jason Vorwerk Marc Walker Susan Wallace Christine Wong Janet Wang Stacy Warner Mike Watson Greg Weavor Mandy Wemgarten William Welch Jason Welsh Stephanie Wens Erik Westfall Rachel Wettergreen Daniol Whelan Donald Whelan Craig Whelihan Dawn Whipkey Michael Wigham Juniors l89 .