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

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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.

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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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Taking English . . . 'fu-In 13 ESOL was formed to aid the difficult task of mastering English and has proven to be very beneficial. 21 ESOL members: Ann Huynh, Carlo Cru- cillo, Mayra Donis, Mike Elhawa, Mrs. Sullivan. 3I Francesca Achea enjoys the ESOL pro- gram at Seneca. As A Second Lan U3 E gg ' Rise- About llut X ulgiit CTU 'Ikiltt' LATIN' AT' ,X . 3 My Ups and Downs at Seneca Valley It took me one week to find my way around Seneca Valley High School. I was afraid to talk in class because of my accent. I had a few problems adjusting at first. Students asked me the most childish questions about Africa. I was never accepted by the majority of blacks at Seneca. I thought that since they were my color they would help me, but it wasn't so. I never did understand that and probably never will. My first friends were the teachers, some of the teachers, that is. They were so very kind and tried to help me with my work. I did meet some teachers, though, that didn't care if I understood what they were saying or not. As the year went by, I began to learn the ways of Seneca and the American English better. I made some friends, but there were people who hated me just because I was an African. I gave everything to God. Two years went by and in my junior year I made many friends. I finally became part of the school. I started attending games, meetings and even the homecoming dance. I even found myself defending the school! I am a Senior now and the manager of the Boutique. My teacher, Mrs. Vance, left me in charge when she was out sick. l have fallen in love with this school and will miss it very much. I would like to give thanks to God, who made all this possible, and to all the teachers and my friends-especially Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Rohrer, Mrs. Vance, Mr. Deitch, Chris- tine D., Anne Marie M., Kim C., Karen C., Shelly B., and all the others. When I go back to my country, I will have something to say about Americans. Someday, I want to come back and teach the students something about my country. As I said before, I will miss Seneca Valley and am glad to be apart of the class of '85. What I will always remember from this experience is that wherever a person goes, there will always be ignorant people. ESOL