Coronado High School - La Faena Yearbook (West Covina, CA), Class of 1967, Page 4 of 52

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Our day at school is over . . . her day has iust begun. She goes about her work quietly and efficiently. She can always find time in her tight schedule to grant personal favors. Many students come to her to ask for one of the rooms to be opened for a forgotten sweater or book. Others come for advice. Somehow she finds time for the personal touches. She always seems to notice flowers or plants that need to be watered. Many teachers have said that once over lightly is not enough for Tommy. Mrs. Velasquez has worked in the West Covina School District for seventeen years. Eight of those years have been at Coronado. It has been long, hard work, but she has enioyed every minute of it. With her friendly smile and warm disposition, everyone finds room in their hearts for Mrs. Velasquez. We take deep pride in dedicating this 1967 yearbook to you- TOMASA VELASQUEZ It has been my pleasure to be associated with Mrs. Velasquez as a fellow member of the W. C. School District Staff. Her assigned responsibilities have always been completed in an exemplary manner. "Tommy" has not been satisfied with meeting minimum responsibility. She has set and continues to set the excellent example for us all. I value her friendship not iust because she is a very competent associate, but because she has always conveyed an image most complimentary to her gender. She is truly a fine lady and very deserving of this recog- nition from the hundreds of us. Bless you, "Tommy," Fred C. Shrader. Tomasa Velasquez-"Tommy" to all of us-has been a valued employee of the West Co- vina Unified School District since 1951, and she has served Coronado School loyally, faithfully, and well since 1959. This yearbook is dedicated to her with affection and appreciation by the student body of Coronado School. All her friends and co-workers in the district ioin in this expression of esteem. Sincerely, Clifford S. Thyberg, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Tomasa Velasquez has worked with me from time to time over the past seventeen years. She has always been dependable, has done excellent work, and has been a loyal friend to both teachers and students. Gerald Smith To the eyes and ears of Coronado School Tommy's contribution indicates loyalty, concern and dedication. "Champ" Means The dedication of a school's yearbook is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a school employee. The choice of Tommy Velasquez is an excellent one. I have known Tommy and worked with her for many years at Coronado School. She was always very de- pendable, friendly, and an excellent worker. All of the students, teachers, and other staff mem- bers throughout the years had high praise for her as an employee and as a wonderful person to know. I know that I speak for everyone who has ever known her when I say it is very difficult to lose such a kind, and capable employee, and we would like to wish her many years of happiness. Tommy, the best of everything to you always. Peter Masonis

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