Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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12 ttCheck . . . Checkmate? Actively participating in outside activities was the main objective for three organizations at SCHS. The Speech Team, sponsored by Ms. Jan Tucker, and the Spanish Club, sponsored by Mrs. Cheryl Catron, were the two returning clubs, while the Chess Club was a new organiza- tion formed by the efforts of Mr. Don Meirick. Mr. Meirick decided there were enough interested students willing to play chess, even though they would have to compete against more experienced players from 4A schools. In order to compete, special rules had to be followed. Such rules were, playing at least eight games during the month prior to the meet, then Top Center Catching the attention of the Spanish members, Mrs. Catron explains what the Spanish Club is 311 about and the activities involved. the four members with the highest scores from the previous month go on to compete with other schools. The Chess Club held weekly meet- ings on Fridays, and the meets were held on every other Thursday. ttI really enjoy being in the Chess Club, because it gives me a chance to compete with members of other schoolsh, commented Andy Tru- sevich. Mr. Meirick added, ttIt affords the opportunity to compete in interscholastic competition to those students who might not otherwise do so. It also helps lend more emphasis to scholastic invol- vement and competitionft Even with a winning record, the Chess Club ended the year hoping for a bigger and better club next year. Lower Center Leaving for a speech tournament in West Plains, the Speech Team piles in the school wagon. Lower Center Using great concentration, John Jabush plans his his strategy against his Glendale opponent at 8 Chess Club meet.

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Chess Club Front row Vito Sisto Ed Rippee Second row President John Jabuscb Mike Dailey Sean Hyde David Love Matt Gassel Keith VanRhein Back row Andy Trusevich Vice President Brian Carroll Robin Robinson Mr. Don Mierick Spanish Club Front row Rita Fenske Brad Quinn Jennifer Simpson Anne Berberich Carlos Alcancia Ann Vienbage Mrs. Cheryl Catron Back row Janis Prewitt Matt GasseI John Tborton Joe Griesemer Bruce Rippee Speech Team Joe ScoveII Carlos Alcancia Brigitte Baker Bill Dilday Angela Ginger