Bonita High School - Echoes Yearbook (La Verne, CA)

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MECHA increases Mexican understanding Mecha club sponsored the successful Christmas dance where Cherlyn Wanamaker was crowned 1975-76 Snow-Queen. The Mecha club also celebrated Cinco-de-Mayo with traditional Mexican activity during break and lunch. They held a Mexican dinner to raise money for a club field trip. The Mecha presi- dent was Terry Beltran; with Mrs. Robertson as club advisor. 1. The 1976 Mecha club poses for a group picture. 2. Club president Terry Beltran condu club meeting. 3. Backpackers pause from hiking to get their picture taken. 4. Backpacks lax after a long hike. 5. Doris Brukner takes a break. 6. Miss Andrich supervises backpac on an overnight trip. 18 Mecha

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Give my regards to Broadway 1 TL fif - oil The Bonita Thespians finally hit the Big Apple, New York. This 5 day ad- venture gave them a taste of tfie glamour, excitement, and theatrical nightlife that can be found only in New York. Their safari began with a slow start at a fogged in L.A. airport, delaying them 10 hours. However, this could not damper the enthusiasm! Along with tlie extensive sight-seeing, the thespians had the thrill of seeing five Broadway shows including the smash hit, A CHORUS LINE. The group also enjoyed Christmas shopping in tiie 18 degree weather at such ritzy places like Sax 5th Avenue, Tiffany ' s, and Shwartz ' s. It is an experience tliat will not soon be forgotten. 1. Lori Swank as she expresses excite- ment, is unaware that she and the gang will be spending the night in the termi- nal. 2. Members of the Bonita High School Thespian Troupe 2913. 3. Yes folks, this is it! The Sin City and 18 degree weather. 4. Tim Clark, dining at Mamma Leones says that everything is just peachy in New York. Thespians 17

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ackpackers: ' ' Happy Wanderers ' ' One of the most successful clubs on canifDus was tiie backpackers club. Backpacking became so pop- ular tliat on their first trip to Little Jimmy Camp tlie club had to split into two groups. Excursions to Lytle Creek and Joshua Tree were tlie most popular of the many trips taken diiring the year. President lonica Brukner and advisers Mr. Pence and Mr. Sornborger worked together to make the club meetings and trips more enjoyable for all. Backpackers 19