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

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1£e U tie T eciat M After High School Plans Include More Than College Job. Work. Money. But how about a career? Some students have jobs that they plan to keep, and others just have other plans. Tom Gomez graduated mid-term so that he could work full time at Software Service Center. He started with shipping and receiv- ing and some sales. I want to go to GCR and eventually move up to corporate sales in my job, confided Tom. Also with some pre-ca- reer plans, Rachel Hol- brook is planning on going to Europe to study and find who I am and under- stand people. It was something she ' s always wanted to do, and she thinks it will help later to be a counselor for chil- dren. I want to under- stand them better. The time after high school can be used in oth- er ways besides just going immediately into college. Armed Services Offer College, Other Benefits What a better decision for your future than to give it to your country. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. Take your choice, either branch can help you do what you want. Mark Kennedy explained, It offers free college opportunities and many benefits the civilan sec- tor does not offer. I am going in enlisted and will take communi- ty college courses which will work toward my degree. In a year, I hope to apply for the STUDYING IN CLASS, Mark Kennedy Is prepared to join the Air Force. Be- cause of his good grades and interest in college, he is planning on taking college courses while in the armed service. Academy or an ROTC college program so that I may receive my commission. I could contribute a lot be- cause I care, and a lot of people don ' t. My ultimate goal would be to become Chief Master Sar- gent, and to teach what I know, shared Laura Sum- mers. Mark finished, Knowing that I will serve my country in- fluenced my decision to join the Air Force. 82 • SENIORS

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HURRY. RUSH, GET IT DONE. Karen line has her cap size measured for a correct fit of her graduation cap. Cap and gown cost $20 00. 70 fat 7 T Sty (feme y Mail College Applications v y v V V Purchase Sr. Photos Pass All Classes Order Cap Gown Send Announcements Buy Sr. Yearbook y Research Jobs Students Pressured By Senior Deadlines Seniors have more to think about than just getting out of school. There were many other things to do in the course of the year. Immediate concerns were always grades. Will I pass? Will I graduate? Do I have the grades to get into the college I want? Grades can determine what the next year of a seniors life will be like. Other deadlines included sending those dreaded applica- tions out to colleges. After fi- nally finishing my college appli- cation to CIC Riverside and CIC Irvine, I proofread it ten times. I personally took it to the post office, because I was afraid the mailman would forget it. I prayed it wouldn ' t get lost in the mail, exclaimed Christal Mozer. Sending an application for the UC system costs $35 for the first application, and $20 for each one following. For a Cal. State application each one costs $45. To keep organized, some seniors developed checklists that they posted in prominent places to keep their goals close at hand. I make lists to keep me organized. I make lists for lots of things, but usually for choir, concluded Debbie Ham- lin. Jacket Sports A Price A unique jacket? Definitely. Shawn Gibbons had the saying, The Center Of Attention, on his letterman ' s jacket. He got the idea for his jacket, Be- cause I play center on the foot- ball team and center on the bas- ketball team. It ' s kind of a pun. A men ' s basic lettermans jacket started at about $100.00, and that didn ' t in- clude stitching or the picture. The price of the picture de- pended on the complexity of the design. My jacket cost about $300.00, stated Shawn. Parents thought that college was a money worry, but high school had it ' s share of finan- cial burdens too, like letter- mans jackets, cap and gown, rings, photos and announce- ments. ONE OF A KIND Shawn Gibbons is seen wearing his lettermans jacket. Shawn bought his jacket during his sen- ior year. SR. MINI MAG • 81

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Education Valued This must have been the biggest decision in my entire life. I was 14 years old when I got pregnant. explained La- Cresha Mackey, senior. Greg wasn ' t born until mid August, and I wasn ' t sure that I was going to be able to at- tend school when I first found out I was pregnant, but I decided that there was no reason to drop out. I felt the only way I was going to support my child would be to have a good education. I knew that when I had Greg, he would come with a great deal of respon- sibility, not one that every teenager would have to deal with, but I was pre- pared. It forced me to grow up quicker and I realized that I wouldn ' t have time to party. When I first broke the news to my mom, she was angry. But a few days later one of her friends told me that she was happy to become a grandmother. My mom helps out, as well as my great grandma who babysits while I attend school. I worked part time at Del Taco and plan on continuing my education at col- lege for the sake of my child. I ' d like to go to a four year college, and since (JCR is close to home, I prefer it be- cause I want Greg to live with me. I don ' t regret anything, but why should I? It could happen to anybody. GETTING ADVICE, LaCresha Mackey talks with Ms. Mary Huggins during lunch. LaCresha worked hard to get above average grades. Perez-Franco, Finally! Church bells, walking up the aisle in a full length wedding gown following seven attendance, and exchanging vows with the man you love. This idea- lie scene was experienced by student, Esmerelda Perez, on November 28. 1987. Eighteen year old Esmerelda had known her husband, Jesus Franco, for about five years. He was a neighbor when they met. We had been going out for about two years before we got married. Esmerelda said. Actually, the couple became en- gaged in May of 1987 and had set Octo ber 3rd for their wedding date, Jesus ' 23rd birthday. Arrangements for the church fell through and the wedding was postponed until November. Esmerelda and Jesus Franco reside in Riverside. Jesus is employed at a local mobile home production factory. Esmerelda summarized by explaining the reaction to her marriage, At first my parents were hesitant, but they are OK about it now. Teachers and other students reacted to me the same as before. SR. MINI MAG • 83