Tokay High School - Tokay Yearbook (Lodi, CA)

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, evoted BSU trives for unit , scholarship l Devoted to making Tokay's lack Student Union their first uccessful year, members had no rouble making the school year ust that. For the past three years, BSU ad not been successful due to he extended day schedule and he majority of students lived in l tockton. But with more mem- bers, publicity, advisership under Kaethe McDaniel and Bill Baumgartner, club officers, and strong parent support and volun- teer work from Hilda Curry, BSU lwas brought up to their feet for ,their first successful and active year. With over 26 members, some of their main purposes were to raise money to award scholar- lships to black seniors, to develop lpatriotism of national heritage, to unite in common bond without regard to race, creed, or national origin to the students, and to provide leadership abilities to help the students attain a pur- poseful life with the enthusiasm for learning. During the course of the year, BSU had many fundraisers and activities to provide money for members to attend the state BSU convention, which was held in March. Other activities that the club had taken part in were speakers for Black History Week in Fe- bruary, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, and talentshow. BSU officers were: Shannell I-lunt, president, Jeff Flemons, vice president, Nikko Kelley, se- cretary, Naketta Elizondo, trea- surer, Keith Williams, sergeant- at-arms, and Elizabeth Harrison, parliamentarian. , by Cynthia Gonzales 4. President Shannell Hunt keeps the meeting under control while Advisor Bill Baumgartner and Na- ketta Elizondo, club treasurer, look over the money dues list. 5. Ex- plaining an issue to Shannell Hunt, Bill Baumgartner, and the BSU members is Hilda Curry, a strong parent supporter. get rg, v ', J Black Student Union 33

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1. BSU members listen carefully as plans for the state convention are discussed. 2. Reading the minutes from a previous meeting is Nikko I 4 X Photos by Sabrina Schneweis Kelley, club secretary. 3. Michelle Haymore and Tasha Dixon sell candy canes during the Christmas Festival. llVd 2 ML! 1 2 '4 fi ,ff no pw V A'-an-v,,, '!'ln-h lll' ff? Www ' 320 I ae if W 9 A 7 V

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l i J r l I 1. Leading the honor band at the competition in Antioch is the iden- tification crew, Donna Kaldenburg, Kimberly Wlles, Tena White, Sa- brina Nativldad, and Courtney Mauer. 2. Testing the sound of Tanya Hong's clarinet is Timothy Canevari. 3. Rachel Wagoner helps Donnelle Ashworth with her mar- ching uniform., 34. Band plays victor tun l throughout school year For the first time in Tokay history, the Honor Band placed first in all three of its competitions during marching season. Tokay placed first overall out of 40 different high schools from throughout California. We have a hard working, dedicated, and committed group of students, said Royce Tevis, instrumental music director. There is no doubt that we are one of the best bands in Califor- nia. The marching group was led by Edward Taylor, drum major. Ed has really been great. He has excellent leadership abilities. His students respect him and I respect his opinions, said Mr. Tevis. The Honor Band did not par- ticipate in any out of state com- petitions but competed in Santa Cruz and Antioch. Forty other schools from all over California also competed. Fourteen students from To- kay's Honor Band were chosen to play in the County Honor Band. The county band mem- bers performed a concert in January for the public at Sai Joaquin Delta College. The band members chosen tt play in the county band were Tanya Hong, Michael Wardd Robert Chavier, Molly Brayshav .Vlatthew Holling, Quinta Wells ALisa Stone, Stacey Padula Vickey Ashworth, David Fowler Kelly Linn, Michelle Hepburn Ninette Dileo, and l ani Kenning ton. by Robb Wright Photos by Matthew Silber