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

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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

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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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Tara Adamson Charles Alderman Anna Alexander Robert Allebaugh Katherine Allotta Mercy Alonzo Laura Alvarez Cheri Anderson Debra Ash Michael Baldwin Elvia Barboa Richard Barnes Angela Barrier Joe Beltran Wendy Bergman Rex Berry Brandi Blum Deanna Boettcher Jenny Borino Jason Bowen Matt Brandt Christine Brechtel Charlotte Briska Jackie Brown Stephanie Brown Theresa Brubaker David Burkes Michelle Burskey Lisa Byers Kristen Caballero 84 • SENIORS