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

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 rize 'ompetitors Hie tension rose on Mesa v. Friday February 26. 58. when students from ferent schools piled into : classrooms anxiously ailing the start of their im. The students were giv- tests according to the level y were currently enrolled Mr. Sousal, the advisor of : calculus testing, was in- med that only half the ss had not learned parts of : material. The advisor it the class into two parts, culus I and calculus II. niors participated in ►thpick oil derrick, seniors building wood bridges. i sophomores in egg drop iipetitions. The tests start- at nine o'clock in the •rning. the other activities Kccded directly after the ting, and the awards were cn out at 1:30. Iwo students from Santa resa won awards at the cuius level. Junior Ka- ida Ukanwa won first tee followed by Senior Ar- id Suthar who look a close :ond place award. I did »t think I was going to n. stated Kalinda. and ten they called my name, 1 ts shocked that I took first ace. Marie Bialorucki. Hire for Higher Every day teenagers trod to work in an effort to pay for college, a car. or other ex- penses. For 8 hours, they slave away in front of a grease-covered grill or a temperamental cash regis- ter. Over and over, they ask themselves one question: Is it worth it? Is the petty S3.35 they earn worth the long drudging hours? On July 1, 1988, the mini- mum wage will increase to S4.25. The wage increase will be an advantage to stu- dents. Geoff Keller stated. The increase will give teen- agers a chance to earn more money and will allow them to be less dependent upon their parents. Sophomore Jody Dartez commented. The more money I make, the higher in- centive I have to work. Many students feel that it will interfere with school. Martin Horn said, With the wage increase there should also be a stricter regulation concerning students with bad grades. Tim Weaver stated, It's nice to make more money, but teens will begin to choose work over school. Some students feel that it may even hurt the job mar- ket. Mike Logan Schiff- baucr speculated. It will lower the rate of employ- ment because employers will not wish to meet the higher rate. But, for the most part, stu- dents agree that the increase will be beneficial. Michele Shcehy commented, “We need every penny we can get! By Mike West. Martial Artist The title “artist” carries a special aura about it; Nova Marks car- ries this ti- tle with a twist. Near the end of 1987, sophomore Nova Marks be- came the female blue-belt stats champion. The IMACF (International Martial Arts Competitors Federation) competition took place on December 12 at Modesta Junior College. Before the competition. Nova ranked fourth in the state. By day’s end she had wiped out her third, second, and first ranked competitors to win her title. This was no sudden feat. Her father, who gets his black belt in July, helped her achieve her goal. My dad had me in training for three months. remarked Nova. This included two hour classes twice a week and hourly practices each day at home. Two years ago Nova be- gan her Chinese Kenpo kara- te lessons at Alliance of Lions Kenpo. I had just moved here from Canon City, Colorado, and I wanted to learn how to defend my- self. Kenpo is a variation of ka- rate based on katas — a se- ries of hand and feet self-de- fense techniques. The class teaches defense moves for unarmed and armed at- tackers. In addition, the stu- dents work with their own weapons — staffs and sais (swords). In two years. Nova had gone through her white, yel- low. orange, and purple belts to attain her blue belt. She said. You feel really good about yourself w hen you get a belt. She had planned to work for her green belt now and intended to remain in the sport “till too old to do it. By Kalinda Ukanwa. Music For The Masses Each year a survey is tak- en representing the musical opinions of the student body. In 1988. Santa Teresa stu- dents exemplified, once again, that there is quite a variety of music to be lis- tened to and enjoyed. As the graph displays, rock music dominated the tastes of the majority of S.T. students in 1988. This is in- Music Type 1987 1988 Rock 23% 29% Soul 21% 26% Modern 20% 21% Top 40 30% 19% Reggae 2% 4% teresting. considering that rock was last year's second favorite type of music. With groups like L.L. Cool J.. Ex- pose. and The Cover Girls, it is no surprise that Soul has increased its audience and moved up to second place. Modern or alternative music has also moved up a notch from 1987 into third place. Groups which were listened to last year (The Cure. The Smiths, Simple Minds, etc.) still retain their popularity with the students. Amaz- ingly Top 40. which was the most listened to music in 1987, plummeted to fourth place in 1988. Another surprising swing in music tastes for 1988 is Reggae. Artists such as L B40. Steel Pulse, and Bob Marlcy have attracted stu- dents with their uplifting and spiritual melodies. By Jan Kopeznski. r Magazine 257

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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.

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a» Another year has come and gone with a many happy times such as the Pope's visit and also some bad times such as the dealings with Iran. Many students have become anx- , - - ious to partici- -AJa . .. — pate in the upcoming presiden- tial election. So much has hap- CLOSING T .S. i Maj ■ pened in A YEAR’S JOURNEY deadly obsession. On February 16. 5988 Richard Farley’s ob- session for Laura Black led him to commit the worst mass murder the bay area has ever experienced. Far- IcyiaUed seven people and ir urca four more includ- Black. Black was in the rocesa of having a re- naming order put on Far- (y djjr Tov inq to victo- Doug Williams. 32. is the quarterback for the W shmqlcn Redskins. Williams was the first black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl at the quarterback position. Doug Williams out per- formed Broncos quarter- back. John Elway. and led his team to a victory. 0 TS yj Oi ho down fall of a t city. I-ast year the city of Whit- tier experienced a large earthquake. The earth- quake was measured to be 5.6 on the Richter scale. The damages of the city exceeded sixteen million dollars. Seismol- ogists predict a major earthquake on the San Andreas fault will hit the southern part oi the state within the next twenty years. 1 aising the hopes of millions. The Winter Olympics did not go as well as the Unit- ed States had hoped for but the Summer games look promising. Watson and Oppegard lilted the spint of the U.S. by win- ning our country's first medal, a bronze. There is a growing coniroversy oi toy guns. Innocent children playing have been shot and killed by police officers mistaking the toy gun for a real one. The State legislature is attempting to illega- lize the manufacturing and selling of toy guns that slightly resemble a real one in the hopes of saving the children's lives. The presidential campaigns have begun. Candidates have been traveling across the United States participating in primary elections. It has been a close fight for the number one position. Hart dropped from the race, after his affair with Donna Rice was made public. Hart later re-entered the race but is having a poor showing. In October of 1987 the Dow Jones average plunged five hun- dred and eight points in one day. This crash has been compared with the stock crash that hap- pened in the 1920's and with good reason. It was the worst week the stock markets have seen since the Great Depression. This recent stock market crash destabi- lized the nation's economy in one day. The stock market is now try- ing to rebuild the economy. On September 16, 1987, Rob- ert Bork was refused the position to the Supreme Court. By En Powell.