Arlington High School - Simba Kali Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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EAVY ute bell rang, students rushed to make it on time to their next class. Unfortu- nately, in the middle of the campus, a girl hustled to gather the scattered books around her. While papers go flying into oblivion, she knew there was no human way she will make it on time. Her problem was compounded by shear numbers of books. Students carried their as- signed text books all day long. Each weighed about 2.4 lbs.; a total of 8 lbs. for 3 books. Add a couple of pee- chee folders to hold all the assigned homework from these books, and that was a lot of weight to be toting around. in ' 83, all the school lock- ers were removed due to vandalism. I hate it that the lockers are gone, my arm gets sore from all the books I have to carry, commented WEIGHT OF BOOKS NOT EASED BY LOCKERS Bill Arias. Students cars were used in the parking lot to store books that were not being used at that specific time. The traditional image of boys carrying the girls books seems hopeless now, be- cause the guy ' s books were hard to handle by them- selves. Bookbags were the replacement for the many bruised arms. While many teachers were sympathetic, students still heard that dreaded ques- tion, Who didn ' t bring their textbooks today? Although most students brought their books, some risked the con- sequences. I don ' t always need all my textbooks every- day, besides, they are way too heavy for me, stated Pam Ensminger. On the upside though, who knows what kind of arm muscles you ' ll have after four years of book weight- lifting? There is always an optimist in the crowd, right! by Karen Anderson SILENTLY READING, Shelly Chacon concentrates on her book. Silent reading books were just one of the many books teachers required to have in class. I wish we had lockers lockers because we have to carry around too many heavy books! Deanna Tregil- lis, sophomore. BOOK WEIGHT 1

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3 136 STUDENT LIFE

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students Give Their Al J I I I V I I Some students participated in sports or academic clubs, and also kept up their grades. Ef- ort was a big part of winning. One honor that came from putting n effort towards school -was being elected to attend Boys ' or Girls ' tate. Seven girls were chosen by :ounselors and then interviewed by he American Legion Auxiliary. Five )oys were also chosen by counsel- )rs then individually interviewed by he American Legion. They were ilso interviewed with their parents 1 their own home. The student se- 5Cted to attend Boys ' State was Jay layberry. The student selected to epresent Arlington at Girls ' State i as Donielle Baca. Boys ' Girls ' State was a simulated ;overnment which was made up of he top juniors from a number of ligh schools in California. It was held )n the Sacramento State Campus. Participants also took a special trip o the capitol. The selected students ran for of- ices and ruled in a mock govern- nent for a week. I was one of 24 enators. We were given philo (fake noney) to pay for our campaign, ' he imitation government was iWeet. We had total control of every- hing, commented Jay Mayberry. It was not all work though, with vork comes fun and so the students ilso participated in sports and other ictivities such as talent shows. A [roup of us did a rap ... It wasn ' t my work, it was just a lot of fun. I vas also a life guard for the Burbank ?each Bums (my city), confessed )onielle Baca. Putting in extra effort resulted in ;omething great for Jay Mayberry ind Donielle Baca. It not only gave hem a chance to represent Arling- on and have fun, but also gave them i chance to make new friends. All he way home, for twenty hours I ;ried because I didn ' t want to leave ny friends. The day after I got lome, I wrote fifteen letters to my riends, and we still write and keep in ouch, revealed Donielle. by Karen Madokoro Ol i ( U n i It was Jammin!! There were over nine hundred boys, but it was cool!! confessed Jay Mayberry. Posing, Donielle Baca and a new found friend smile for the camera. Donielle Baca was a lifeguard for the Burbank Beach Bums. Taking a break, Jay Mayberry rests a while during sight seeing. Both Boy ' s and Girl ' s State took a special trip to the capi- tol. 138 STUDENT LIFE