Seneca Valley High School - Aquilian Yearbook (Germantown, MD)

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The Talon: Better Than Ever it 7221 The Talon gripped back into action this year with high energy, thanks to a new and enthusias- tic staff. With Christie Nguyen as editor-in-chief, the full-time staff consisted of eighteen hard- working students. Pressing to meet the deadlines, the editors, reporters, and photographers dedi- cated many hours of their time during and after school to make the Talon a success story. According to Talon's advisor, Mr. Stan Malless, this year's staff was the best newspaper staff he has had yet at Seneca. Each staff member was al- ways able to count on another member to help himfher out of a tight situation, whether it would be helping Christie find a topic for her staff edito- rial, as the deadline drew near, or arriving with an ingenious caption for Suzi's cartoon at the last minute. This bunch of innovative Seniors, juniors, and Sophomores was one big, happy family with the nose for news. 1j The Talon Staff First row: Mr. Stan Malless and Mark Bryan. Second row: Lauren Beale, Christie Nguyen, Sooky Park, Lisa Samorajc- zyk, Tanya Wince, Michelle Karlin, Merh- naz Neyzari. Third row: Mike Behrens, Eric jenkins, Tina Yu, Mike Little, Suzi Ross, john Alter, Leah Blesoff, Alex Walsh, Eric Chipur- noi. Not pictured: Carolyn Daley,Carrie Bland, Christi Dilenno, Renee Boboltz, ja- son Hoffman, Ann Harmon, Barbara Min- ton, Darcy Ramisch, Natalin Ruhland. 21 The Talon hard at work, meeting deadlines. For Seniors Only mi t t s si: X 'Fits S X 3j The Senior Newsletter Staff First row: Ingrid Baik, jan Yoon, Ernita Frazier, Second row: Barbara Reynolds, Shelley Grant, Missy Hoegy, Sumita Guntakatta. Not pictured: Sherri Butler, jeff Dunn, Alicia jones. The Senior Newsletter, exclusively for seniors, was introduced this year to provide general information. Informa- tion pertaining to college bound se- niors, deadlines, scheduled events to occur, and announcements from vari- ous sources. Also, this newsletter ran several article series on students and organizations such as the Senior of the Month. Finally, the newsletter wel- comed comments and messages from all students hoping to get everyone involved. TalonfSenior Newsletter

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11 The Members of SADD First row: Michelle james, Michelle Shook, Shelley Barnes, Tracy Lutz. Second row: Mrs. Burkey, Tracy Durkin, Shelly Ridder, Dale lackson, Laura Rerden, Amy Caplan, Sharon Vargo, Georgia Sullivan, Sheila Spangler. The SADD Fight To Save Lives The message is clear-do not drink and drive. Those words are heard all over the country on TV, the radio, and on bumper stickers, largely due to groups such as SADD-Students Against Drunk Driving. The organization was in its formative stage last year, but became active this year. The group was formed as a response to need. A need for Americans, especially teenage drivers, to know the real consequences of driv- ing while intoxicated. SADD, which is open to all students and eager for new members, has ten active members, twenty altogether. The group brings information to stu- dents through posters in the halls and shocking PA announcements. They also help in trying to pass legislation for stricter laws and longer sentences for those convicted of drunk driving. Presi- dent Sema Blackman and sponsor Mrs. Burkey feel that many deaths due to drunk driving last year are proof that something needs to be done. SADD agrees and is trying to eliminate such tragedies nationwide, and to prevent them from taking the life of any one at Seneca Valley. - SADD E . 4 NNY af YK Q Q? st f 9 X? f .,...a 1 S ,Q V 9, 'f , Z ff, ENC so Hein ' me .V it VRLLEU D D ix it ii ii UH li? , . llihlli -K -- . , Ill ' K if Lv ,A I J G Vi Mix. A . l'5'Wi.l0.:'iYil'Ld2 .?.l9 f. X tw 21 Michelle james displays a poster drawn to convince to others, the importance of SADD. 31 Tracy Lutz and Sheila Spangler hold a bumper sticker showing their opinion of drunk driving 41 Sema Blackman points out a poster portraying the life of a convicted drunk driver. I I sn 'H

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19 Mr. Hoff explains to the FFA members the steps involved in caring for a healthy plant. 2l Steve Alderton takes a closer look at the plant while checking for disease. Future Farmers Of America The Seneca Valley chapter of the Fu- ture Farmers of America began the school year in an effort to improve the school's landscape. Mark Ryba, the FFA President, lead the horticulture class in planting willow trees, azalea shrubs, and tulip bulbs on the exterior of our school. This plan went under way in or- der to improve our school's appearance and to replace the number of trees cut down by vandels in the main entrance. Many of the members participate in such projects involving horticulture, sheep, swine, horses, and rabbits. Also, FFA members are involved in special activities including: candy sales, citrus sales, banquets, and FFA week. I FFA 1 4 s V f f Q l 4 33 An FFA member stands among the plants cared for by the horticulture students in the greenhouse. . 47 Mark Ryba holds up one of the many well cared for plants after checking for dead leaves, 51 Taping the leaves and checking the soil are only two of the many responsibilities needed for a healthy plant to grow.