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

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ith the preparation for finals, homework, and cold weather of the winter season, there was only one thing to look forward to: Christmas vacation. This is a time when the rush of last-minute gift shopping was overwhelmed by the thought of having two weeks off from school. Students occupied this free time in a number of ways. Christmas actually started a week early with the many festivities held on campus. The traditional activities of tree decorating in the quad, the canned food drive, and the always popular exchange of candy-grams kept students in the Christmas spirit. A new attraction, however, was added to contribute to the mood. The band The Bungi Chords played at lunch on Friday to the delight I of many. lt was better having a live band play than just hearing the normal music in the quad, said sophomore lan Voeks. The anticipated vacation finally came and students scattered in various directions. For many, this meant sharing Christmas dinner with relatives at home or abroad, while others took advantage of the weather and went skiing. The only reason l like cold weather is that the snow begins to fall and that means l can hit the slopes, stated avid skier, senior David Rands, These lower temperatures were not faced by all, as groups such as the Varsity Basketball team and selected members of the Drill Team travelled to the warmth of Hawaii. The basketball team went to play in the annual Roosevelt High School tournament, while the chosen Drill Team members made this journey to take part in the glamorous-.half-time show at the Aloha Bowl. l New Year's day meant not only recuperation from the previous night but observing the Rose Parade and numerous college football games as well. There's nothing better than watching some bowl games with the guys! exclaimed sophomore Bruce Ja- cobsen. Whether the holiday season meant vacations, celebrations, or just relaxation, this free time allowed a perfect break from the hectic school year. by Joel Larson Christmas Vacation up the sights the including seniors Harrison Marc and Tuan Le the Christmas

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Lights and sin in Y fl-Qf 6 was the seventeenth of December and all through the night, not a creature was stirringg only voices and lights. . .all the viewers were snuggled in their auditorium seats, as the true spirit of Christmas was sung to the beat. Indeed it created a glorious sight - for it was the annual Feast of Lights! lt was that time of year once again. Time for the A Capella Choir, Charismatics, and Mens' and Womens' Glee Clubs to join together and convey the true meaning of Christmas. Linder the direction of Shirley Nute, these groups of singers performed for two large audiences at 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. I couldn't believe how large the audience was for both performances. lt's usually much smaller for the second performance, l was surprised to see so many people there! commented senior Leilani Artis. The program consisted of a narration of the Christmas story by senior Michelle Miller of the Drama department, followed by a selection of nineteen different songs, all of which portrayed the holiday season. Freshmen Josh Elson stated, By showing their individual talents, the soloists played a major part in contributing to the overall success of the night. The various soloists included seniors Leilani Artis, Kelly Rae Moore, Peter Trist, and juniors Krista Hales, and Laura Morin. The Heavens are Telling was a trio that added more variety. Seniors Diane Ferrara, Sean Doyle, and sophomore Drew McCreery were a part of this. Finally, the concert came to an end with the annual passing of the candle flames. The auditorium lit up with approximately two-hundred glowing lights held by the singers. When the room finally lit up and the concert came to an end, l actually left the concert feeling the true spirit of Christmas. Funny, l never thought a concert could affect me the way it did. said junior Karmel Tabamo. by Michelle Oh the ere goes! Hoping her voice vvon't give out, senior Leilani Artis prepares to sing her solo. Having a solo in this concert was ll eyes should the direction of singer must give show a su Feast of Lights