Crescenta Valley High School - Yearbook (La Crescenta, CA)

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ey, What's 4 4 t gave me goosebumpsln re- called Jeri Jamriska of the earthquake that shook Southern California October 1. Most students were already at school when the earth began to shake at 7:42 a.m. and for many students, it was a first-time exper- ience. Exchange student Beatriz Sanchez said, I thought l was going to die, l was all alone in the bathroom. This was my first and hopefully last earthquake. We don't have earthquakes in Spain! Some students, like many Los Ange- les commuters, who were in their cars, felt like they had flat tires. l thought somebody was trying to get my atten- tion, but then l realized all the other cars were bouncing, too, commented Oliver Tabamo. To add to the ordeal of the earth- quake, Southern California experienced 108 degree temperatures the week of the quake, coining the phrase Shake and Bake. Students were not the only people at school who were frightened. lt scared the heck out of me, Ms. Nute recalled. l remembered 1971, and hoped it wouldn't happen again, said Mr. Can- field. Aftershocks in the 3.1 range contin- ued to upset the Los Angeles area for several days following the quake, the largest being a 5.5 on the Richter scale on October 4, at 3:59 a.m. Mario Pare- dero del Bosque commented, l really liked the first quake, but after the sec- ond one, l changed my mind. l was really scared. Although school did not officially close, a majority of students went home. The attendance office reported a surpris- ing figure of 1330 earthquake-related ab- sences, leaving only about 480 students at school. For those who stayed, the day was quiet, and slow. There were only ten people in each of my classes. lt was worse than the last day of school, re- called Jeff Lipp. I was afraid my house would fall down, laughed Cal Man. Kyra Fick best summed up the ordeal with, School was the safest place to be. Besides, my friends and l were all togeth- vi er. by Elizabeth Ahten ere comes another one! Sensing another aftershock, Julie Heldwein warns her friends of The Big One she read about in her geolo- gy class. eport to your second period class. Mr. Hicholsonls announcement initiated much movement from the student body. However, most students interpreted the announcement differ- ently than he intended. Earthquake

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, --W on't panic! Displaying the proper calm emergency behavior, Jennie Jensen waves, Hi, Mom! Most students weren 't quite as hank you for being a friend. Clinging to one another, G'anna Wilcott and Tammy Smith give one another support as Monique La Porte looks on. Friends were a vital part in coping with the earthquake. excited as Jennie was. Earthquake

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The sun sets. T What happens at he time. . .three o'clock. The day Friday afternoon. The place . . . a classroom. The thought . . . NlGHTLlFEll The two most precious nights out of the entire week had finally arrived. Whether it was Friday night or Saturday night, fun and excitement were the main thoughts focused in everyone's mind. For every individual, there were just as many different places to go as there were things to do. As freshman Michele Maduras stated, Weekends are what makes the school week better. They're what l look forward to! During football season, a Friday night could have been spent at the games. Most people usually gathered at the bend, ln-n-Out or even a party after- wards. Senior Kiley Barraclough had something else in mind. l'd rather be out on a date. lt's much more exciting than a game! Football games were not the only place one may go. Junior Derek Podre- barac said, l'll be wherever it's happen- ing. Others could be found in Westwood or Hollywood. Junior Laurel Eden replied, lt's a different world down there. People aren't afraid to express themselves, and I like to be around people like that. For some, the nights were a time to meet new people. Senior Matt Edwards advised, Go to the beach, walk along the pier and just introduce yourself to someone that interests you. One more approach which seemed to work was going dancing. Although dance clubs were a place to meet new people, others such as senior Thomas Kies went for the sole purpose of danc- ing. He recommended Florentine Gar- dens. lt plays good music along with all the good looking people who go there. Not everyone, however, was lucky enough to have had two fun-filled nights. For some of the unlucky ones, there Fri- day and Saturday nights were spent fin- ishing up that essay, studying for the big test on Monday, or even working the night shift on the job. lt's not all that bad, at least l get paid for working, stat- ed senior Dave De Angelis about his con- struction job. Whatever the decision might have been, nightlife was a time for work, relax- ation, and fun. To every person it meant something entirely different, but to ev- eryone it was an essential break. by Michelle Oh Nightlife ow many scoops? At Baskin Robbins, sen- ior Barbara Campbell sacrifices a night out for her job. For many students, working played an essential role in earning money. t's my hand, l swear! Senior Paul Brink teasingly tries to take junior Melanie Haase's candy bar a way. For some, going to a football game was a form of dating and having fun. ' '