St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Carolyn Fritz 9 Barbara Frye 9 Carol Frye 10 George Frye 9 Jennifer Fucci 11 Kathleen Fulton 11 Cynthia Gaines 10 Georgia Gaines 10 Mike Gaines 11 Alissa Gal19 Jennifer Gall 11 Maria Galloway 9 Julio Gandarillas 10 Roberto Gandarillas 11 Hollie Garner 11 Adrienne Garrett 10 Monique Gaudioso 11 Torina Gavin 11 James Gawlowicz 11 Nathanael Gay 9 Moazam Gazi 9 Nouvelle Gebhart 10 Pai Ling Gee 10 Sonya Gerding 9 Charles Gervasi 10 Murtuza Ghadiali 10 Mario Gibbs 9 Jason Gibson 11 Jeff Gibson 11 Shannon Gibson 10 Jeanie Gieseler 9 Mark Gillespie 11 Lenny Giltman 10 Giovanna Giuliani 10 Chris Glaze':\er 11 76 • Underclassmen/FRI-HAI Committee designed to Unify All Races Too often, racial conflict was evident in the communities, but when it happened in the schools, it posed a big problem for everyone. The Pinellas County School System committed itself to finding a way to balance the racial tensions. They organized an Advisory Committee in each middle and high school throughout the county which consisted of 10 students, 5 blacks and 5 non-blacks. The hour long meeting was to be held monthly during second period. Our first meeting of the year was held in late September. Various issues were discussed as the 10 students gathered around the table in the conference area. "I think that a positive step has been made to maintain racial harmony," said Mr. Grey. "Lack of understanding, communication, and sensitivity is the cause of racial prejudice." He continued, "The committee is designed to bring the students together to talk about racial problems." Adrienne Garrett, an interested sophomore , agreed with Mr. Grey. "All the races need to get to know each other and become friends. I think that's what's needed now," she commented. Eric Brown agreed, "II we could maintain communication among a~ people, prejudice would be a thing of the past." The members seemed to take their positions seriously. "I'm glad I was chosen to serve," said Eric, "! feel I can make a difference.'' - Patricia Sanden