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

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linger All-American Santa Teresa senior Sam ngcr was named first team trade All-American during e 1988 soccer season for s fine defensive play at llback. Making All-American as a great ending to my gh school career. All the ark paid off. Getting into dlcgc is the next step to be- ming a professional which my career goal. Singer :gan playing soccer at age c when he started to at- nd camps during the sum- cr. He explained. I began aying because my brother d. but 1 fell in love with the ort and have played with ission ever since.” At six years old, he began aying Police Athletic ;ague (PAL) soccer and ter joined Blossom Valley cccr Club (BVSC). Be- usc of his exceptional play BVSC. he was given the iportunity to join the Santa lara United club team at age fifteen. In his first year, his team won the State Cup, but lost in the regional final. He was then selected to the state team, and was later made a member of the west- ern regional team. Two years ago Singer’s name went into the pool for the Olympic and national teams. ”1 hope to play for my country in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Paris and in the World Cup. The biggest honor an athlete can receive is the opportunity to play his country.” Singer will attend the Uni- versity of Portland next year which has awarded him a full, four-year soccer schol- arship. Ironically. Singer was re- cently dismissed from the Saints' team by coach l.es DeLeon due to personal dif- ferences in their player- coach relationship. By Aar- on Danzer. The follow through. In a game against James Kick. Sam Singer follows through on a pass to Matt Brauch. Matt didn’t score on that play but the team won 11 - I. “We dominated every fac- et of the game, said Matt of the team’s performance. Pholo by Su:anne Nelson. Teachers Cut On October 12. most stu- dents took advantage of a bo- nus day off. but a few stu- dents decided to picket in front of the school. The stu- dents were upset with the teachers sickout. Students held signs that read. “Students are the only losers!”, “Teach us not baby- sit us”. “Fire teachers hire scabs”, and Sickouts great for students? Freshman Jody Higdon was seen on the ten o'clock news the Monday of the sick- out. Jody protested that. “They're coming down hard on us when we cut. and now they’re cutting. Some students joined in to help the pickctcrs. while oth- ers shouted obscenities at them. Mike Blanchette, a picketcr, stated. “Members of the football team even tried to steal our signs. By Bill Oliver. Prideful protesters. Sue Blan- chette. Joyce Recce, and Shelley McWilliams express their reaction to the teacher’s sickout. They stat- ed that they come to school to learn, not be babysat. Photo by Bill Oliver. All Aboard Grad night is a party where, after you get in. you can put your money away. stated grade night chairwo- man Judi Brauns. The theme of this year’s grad night was Murder on the Orient Ex- press. The party started off with a filet mignon dinner. Grads were also given S500 in chips to play with in the fully operational casino. Outside, grads tried their luck at carnival games with- out spending a penny. Grad night is a party only for ST seniors. ST is the only school in the district to spon- sor one. Unlike the Senior Ball, seniors need not bring a date to the party. Two live DJ's played dance music all night long. Seniors who wanted their future told vis- ited the palm reader and oth- ers had a professional carica- ture picture drawn for them free of charge. Truly a night to remem- ber. By Ralph Drendel. Magazir.e 255

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Keeping posted On Saturday October 17, 1987 construction on the marques began. Two days later Santa Teresa had a way to inform students and the community of school events. The idea for the marquee was proposed in 1985 by the student body and communi- ty who wanted to be able to know what and when activi- ties were occurring. After three years $3,000 was raised to construct the marquee. The Athletic Booster Club raised the money for the construction of the marquee. The bulk of the money came from the “Buy a Brick fund raising campaign. Parents were giv- en the opportunity to pur- chase a brick used in the building of the marquee. The marquee is organized by the Commissioner of Ath- letics. Jason Rolling, and the Commissioner of Publicity, Lisa Scvick. It provides an opportunity for students who would not normally know what was happening to be- come informed, slated Ja- son Rolling. By Sean Grace. K«?p it steady. Scan Chandler helps with the work on the marquee’s foun- dation. All the hard work which went into the building of the marquee can be appreciated for years to come. Scan stated. I felt good doing some- thing that would benefit the school as a whole. Photo by Andrea Hillis. 100 75 Still Friends? 50 YES 25 59% NO 0 41% Ex Appeal Friends or enemies? This is a question most asked after a break-up. Is it possible to remain friends after a break-up? In some eases a guy and girl will break-up and remain friends, but in other situations, that is impossible. What arc the reasons for their decisions? Many people would like to remain friends be- cause they don't want to ruin the friendship they had before the relationship. Another reason to remain friends with an ex is because they are caring and have a good personality, which at- tracted you before you got together. I wish to remain friends because after all the problems we went through we were brought closer together, and memories cqnnot be taken away, friendship bonds are forever, stated Rob Roman. “I want to remain friends w ith my ex because he was caring and someone I could talk to, stat- ed Sandy Sabattc. If some people can remain friends, why are others less fortunate? Some couples cannot re- main friends because they feel uncomfortable around the other person. A few reasons they feel uncomfortable arc: they arc not sure how the other person feels, they're so accustomed to being together they're not sure how to act as friends or acquaintances, or one has a new boy girlfriend so it makes it awkward. Other reasons not to remain friends after a break-up arc: if they cheated on you, lied to you. broke up with you because they didn't agree with your morals, or used you. I was willing to remain friends with my ex but she wanted more than I did: therefore, we lost our friendship. stated Darin Walker. Although usually what happens is for the best at the time, some people still w ind up hurt. People who can remain friends are lucky to save the friendship. The others can only hope, if they wish to. that one day. they can become friends again. By Valerie Orsotini. Closing 254 Look, up in the sky Hundreds of seagul storm the grounds searchii for every scrap of food with sight. Helpless teenagers ri for cover, using any means protection: a history book.: umbrella, or even a skai board. Sound like a typic beach nightmare? This sc nario takes place daily aft break and lunch in the qu; area. Most dread t! thought of a white mes blob landing on their favor: new sweaters or worse yet. their heads. However, v tims of these frequent dist ters find it possible to lau. about the catastrophe . afterwards. “I was on r way to third period, when whole mess of seagulls hca cd my way. I didn't thi anything of it until I felt tl stuff oozipg down my chct 1 was sooo grossed out I days!” said Lisa X. Roars laughter from the quad an sign that a seagull has stru another teenage target. . Tanya Pine.

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On the night of March 4. a senior janitor (Jeana Shipp) was seen sweeping the floor of a department store. When the janitor left, the mannequins in the store came alive, symbolizing the start of the fashion show. The department store was the theme for the 1987-88 fifth annual fashion show in the school theatre. This year, the group consisted of twenty-three members. The models, including Jim Linford. Heather Conley and Jodie Shipp, had to go through a selection process where they were judged on walking patterns and stance. However, the most important factor determining the selection of the group was the participants' attitudes. After practicing almost daily for weeks, the show was ready, and on March 4th the audience was dazzled by the fashions donated by Wilson’s Leather. Units. Mariposa. Aca Joe. Jeans West, Brooks, Petite Sophisticate, and San Jose Tux and Co. The audience reacted to the show with enthusiasm. As sophomore Jen Stakcr remarked, “The show was great. The models showed a lot of really cute clothes. I thought it was really exciting. By Laura Geer. Walking with style. Student Coaches Jeana Shipp and John Fernandez- Calub help Dawn Whipkey with her patterns. Jeana has been involved with the fashion show for three years. Jeana remarked. “For the fashion show, we really look for people with good attitudes. Photo by Laura Geer The Participants. Front How: Jenny Chen. Lisa Watts. Viet Nguyen. Mi- chelle Chappars, Ja- son Rolling. Andrea Hillis. Cheryl San- chez. Heather Mill- er. Second row: Shammon Williams. Aaron Dan cr, Lau- ra Geer. Photo by Andrea Hilli» Closing 256 Order in the Court The defendant is found guilty of possession of stolen properly, and not guilty on the charge of battery on a po- lice officer. This was the ver- dict in for the first round of the California State Mock Trial Competition. Throughout March, 17 seniors competed in five rounds of County competi- tion. Each school had de- fense and prosecution teams, which competed against oth- er schools. Santa Teresa beat James Lick in the first round. The winner of the county advanced to state competition, and the state winner went on to the nation- al competition. At the time of publication only the first round had been completed. The mock trials were strictly run. A judge heard them in a courthouse, just like a real trial. The attor- neys made a pre-trial motion to dismiss certain evidence, and also made opening state- ments and closing arguments in addition to their question- ing. The only difference was that the judge made the ver- dict, not a jury. The prosecution consisted of Mike Young as pre-tri attorney, Cheryl Sanchc Arvind Suthar. and Heath Miller as questioning atto ncys, and Jason Rollin Laura Geer. Karen Eve and Jenny Chen as wi nesses. The defense consisu of M ichelle Chappars as pr trial attorney, Robyn D Herder. Aaron Danzer. ar Viet Nguyen as questionir attorneys, and Andrea Hi lis. Lisa Watts. Shamme Williams, and Jennifer Wi lard as witnesses. Mike Bu ry was the Bailiff. Even if we don’t go a the way, it was a worthwhi experience.” said altornc Robyn Dellerder. Aaron Danzer agreed t saying. “It was a lot of fu All the hours of slaving afti school really paid off. Mr. Gil and Mr. Curry at vised the team, along with a actual attorney. Gil said. was great for the kids. The really got into the compel lion, and at the same tiir they also got the chance I see how a court is run. I ju: hope they learned some thing!” By Andrea Hills.