Tom C Clark High School - Witness Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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B eing involved in clubs allowed us to spend time doing things we really enjoyed, without having to worry about such pressures as tests, assignments, or grades. During club schedule, held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, we became involved in such events as intramurals, bake sales, and conventions. However, not all students were as interested in fund raisers as others. The three service clubs allowed these students to be involved with helping others while finishing a job with a sense of accomplishment. They participated in such events as visiting a children's shelter, sending volunteers to help with the Elf Louise Christmas project, and also 0l,lll.l stuffing envelopes for the American Cancer Society. For those interested in recrea- tional or leisure activities, the soccer, bowling, and table tennis clubs offered enjoyment in exercise with the main objective being to just have a good time. Students who simply could not get their fill of school, as well as those who had their fill but enjoyed academics, often became members of one of the academic clubs on campus. Among these were the four language clubs, AFS, and vari- ous science clubs. Mu Alpha Theta was also listed in this category, however, membership wasn't up to individual students. Members had to be either sophomore, junior 0 senior, and secondly, they had t have maintained at least an 85 avei age in all math courses. HERO, DECA, and HOSA wer just a few to represent the nume ous vocational clubs on campu Drama and Imagination Llnlimite were two of several creative clu that promoted enthusiastic origina ity. l E ach of us were a part of thi well-rounded whole, evenlj balancing each other. The distio types of members, as well as all th organizations, were different, yet important and essential to each stu dent involved. Kristi Webi

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First four year graduates go in style Jensen As seniors made their ways to their seats, eyes wandered up into the bleachers to find mom and dad or other friends and relatives. The ceremony went well once it finally began. The graduation address, given by retiring Superintendent of Schools, Edmond D. Cody, was his first in his 17 years at Northside. Then the seniors were presented and received, and students walked across the stage, this time for real! An emotional break in the commence- ment exercises came as Mike Blessum crossed the stage and received a standing ovation from the entire audience. I was happy with the way things went because I knew how hard it was for Mike to come back from his injury and how he worried that no one would accept him, said Lisa Lovelace. The exercises seemed like they would never end for those in the front wishing everyone already had their diplomas, and for those in the back waiting until finally they had their turn. Being at the end of the alphabet made graduation last forever, but being the first out made it worth the wait, said Pat Zinn. With the turning of the tassels, seniors were officially graduates, and hats flew after the Alma Mater in spite of prior warn- ings from Principal Jerry Daniel. Graduation was definitely a night to remember. The first four year graduating class had many more memories to take with them as they had helped to establish Clark from the start. With their exit they left the framework for other classes to fol- low. Anne Carroll Class President, Madelon Yanta joins her classe mates for one last time in singing the Alma Mater, Tom Clark High. The first four year graduating class of Tom C. Clark, together for one last time, listen to the valedictory address given by fellow classmate Lance Mandell. Graduation 29

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Many club members joined with Student Council to work with the Elf Louise Christmas project. I think that having clubs meet dur- ing the day is a good idea because it lets us be together and it makes it easy for more people to participate in clubs. Ronnie Anderson Senior Club schedule provides a good opportunity to participate in a school function and help out our community. Stephanie Bixby Junior I thought the way the clubs were run this year was good. l believe a school club should take school time. The organization of the clubs and the way they were run seemed to be suc- cessful. Brian Strange Sophomore I feel that the clubs help students prepare for the future. The business clubs give an idea of what the working world is really like. There are also clubs that get imagainations going, like Drama. Clubs make a school by getting students involved. Dorothy Mays Freshman Clubs 31