Scottsdale High School - Camelback Yearbook (Scottsdale, AZ)

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Academic Excellence Equals NHS Seated: Lauri Marin, Meg Bond, Lisa Johnson, Judy Shupert. Along Left Railing: Teresa Menegay Secretary, Tania Kalia, Patti Gerber, Leif Swanson Treasurer, Scott Medeiros, Steve Kastner, Debbie Frost, Tiffany Burk ICC Rep., Steve Sheldon President, Karl Luther, Doug Ervin, Jeff Ely. Along Right Railing: Alison Klein, Nino Capobianco, John Kelly. Not Pictured: Kevin Arnold Vice President, Dave Golder, Charlotte Sanders. Hw- Ulug- ta fn. ,p rl' . '-'i I P . X, ,,, . Vice President, Kevin Arnold, contemplates a new development at a meeting. The National Honor Society was estab- lished to compliment those students with a high academic standing. Long hours and hard work are a staple of the club, re- marked one member. A member of the Scottsdale chapter of NHS is evaluated on his hard work, outside activities, and grade point average. To be eligible a student's grades must meet cer- tain requirements. A Senior needs at least a 3.6 Grade Point Average, Juniors need at least a 3.8 GPA, and Sophomores need at least a 4.0. Freshmen are ineligible. The club, which meets biweekly, is spon- sored by the head of the English Depart- ment, Mr. Del Davis. A primary goal of the National Honor Society is as stated by Presi- dent Steve Sheldon, to support other clubs and assist in community service pro- jects. Some of the projects included spon- soring a family at Christmas, tutoring other students, and participating in drives for charitable organizations. After school at one of the meetings, President Steve Sheldon reviews the day's agenda. National Honor Society 27

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lt is hoped that by being members of the Spanish Honor Society students will contin- ue their study ofthe Hispanic culture, stat- ed Mr. Raymond Soltero, the club sponsor. The club was co-sponsored by Mr. Joe Bar- cala and Mrs. Joyce Sims, who also assist- ed in promoting student interest in acquir- ing a practical working knowledge of the Hispanic language and culture. The Spanish Honor Society has been in existence since February of 1978. The full name of the club is The Mariano Azuela Illll Se Habla Espanol, and Very Well at had to have an ovbrall B average in all their academic co lrses and needed at least three semesters o Spanish with an A average. Selection was also based on char- acter and extra cLWrricular activities. The club which xmet bi-weekly took part in a number of co munity service projects, such as: aiding a needy family at Christ- Chapter of the Sociadad Honoraria Hispan- mas, raising monev for charitable organiza- ica of Scottsdale High School. The Society exists to recognize high achievement in Spanish by students of sec- ondary schools. Students were initiated into the chapter 'y invitation only. Students the AACS con- Part of the candy sales, sent the Mexican cul- tions, and helped vention held in money raised club to Nogales to V ' F ture and heritage hand. Listening to a new proposition Scott Neff, Charles McLane, and Eileen consider the options. Top row: Phil Magen, Charles McLane, Doug Holmes, John Norling Vice President, Ben Fol y, Scott Neff. Bottom Row: Eileen O'Brien, Diane Reicher President, Laurie Marin, Patti Ger er TreasurerfSecretary, Cheryl Wilson, Katy Njaa ICC Rep. Not pictured: Laura Certa, Deb ie Fogel. W l 26 Spanish Honor Society l l l l Planning the shifts for a coke sale at the football game, is one of President Diane Reicher's responsibilities. That! ln order to be prepared for the meeting, secretary Patti Gerber reviews the previous minutes.

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lt was a big hassle and l wouldn't have gone through it if l didn't have to, said three year graduate Shannon Helser. This was the overall attitude of the five three year graduates at Scottsdale High School l think they should have a program for three year graduates Shannon also com- mented Another three year graduate, Mag- gie Mable made a similar statement, lt was really hard to find classes and keep up. l think there should be more programs like X sons for graduating early. Academic Topping , The Daughters of the American Revol - tion, D.A.R., and Hugh O'Brian each spon- sored an award given to an SHS girl this year, based on leadership and academic ability. Formed in 1890, D.A.R. was made up of women who have been proven descendant of those who aided or served in the Amer - can Revolution. This year Melanie Slater was chosen from the senior class to receive the award based on citizenship, academic, and writing ability. l was involved in many different areas, said Melanie. l feel that i important for all students. With her essay entitled, American Heri- tage - Our Responsibility for Preserving I t, she hoped to go on to district and state contests where she could win a scholar- ship, and possibly enter the national com- petition. This year's Hugh O'Brian award winn xr was sophomore, Mary Caroselli. Mary and other contestants had to write an essay on three topics: leadership, concern for others, and the ability to share your knowledge and experiences with others. Each topic was tl be explained in one hundred words or les. l was very surprised and shocked to learn that l had won the award, but at the same time l was overjoyed! exclaimed Mary. D.A.R. Award D.A.R. recipient - Melanie Slater Hugh 0'Brian Award Hugh O'Brian recipient - Mary Caroselli iThree Year Graduates -45. - . f N . ,A , Shannon took three years of full sched- X g 5 f l ules a summer school class, and was a l Y A member of the Career Awareness Program, X C A P conducted by Mr. Holmdahl. Want- , ' 3 L1 A 'E ing to start a career anxiety to enroll for A college were 8lTlOl'lg several of their rea' Thrle year graduates: Maggie Mable, Shelly McCune, Shannon Helser 28 Hugh O BrianfD A.R,f3 Year Grads,