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

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ay Ah . . . With mouths open wide, sopho- more David Muldoon, senior Shawn Johnson, and sophomore David Dunbar give it their all x,, 3 .. hocked?? Well, it's actually senior Carey Harper singing his loudest for this concert. Although there were nearly two-hundred people performing, each individuals participation Counted. Singing rapidly time, junior Foster warm Feast of Lights

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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

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ored? Romantically frustrated? Oftentimes, students found themselves needing a break from the academic pressures of school, or simply looking for a place to have fun and be with friends. Look no further! The solution to these problems was only a stag dance away. Starting the year off with the annual Howdy Dance on Saturday, September 19, many students, including freshman Jason Goldstein agreed that, Dances were a perfect place to socialize and meet different people . . . the first dance of the year, especially. There are so many new faces and interesting people, it's a good place to check out who you'll be going to school with the rest of the year. With Toga as the theme, the quad as the location, and ASB as the sponsor for the dance, the Howdy Dance proved to be a night where all could let loose. Another stag dance which broke the monotony of the average weekend was the Christmas formal. With the title, Jingle Bell Jam this dance was unlike the rest of the stag dances. Although the dance itself was stag, it was different because the dress-code was semi-formal. Held in the lower Civic Auditorium on December 11th, students were able to dress-up for the holiday season, while not being restricted to one date. Freshman Ron Lopez stated, HStag dances are so much better because you can dance with whoever you want. l like the freedom of being able to dance with a variety of people. l guess it all depends on who you're with too. With February came Valentine's Day, and of course the Valentine's Dance. Held in the cafeteria after the basketball game, the Valentine's Dance took place on February 4th, 'AWhat l really liked about this dance was that it was after a game. Everyone was already hyper, it made dancing twice as much fun, stated freshman Paulette Rigdon. Later that evening, seniors Brad Adam and Stephanie Abrams were crowned King and Queen of Hearts. ln addition to the excitement of the night, this event further set the mood for Valentine's Day. As the year came to an end, so did the stag dances. The last stag dance of the year was held in the quad. Under the star-covered sky, students were found once again with that same carefree attitude. Seniors, some with tears in their eyes, realizing that their high school days were finally coming to an end, savored these last precious moments with their friends. However, for the more fortunate underclassmen, they simply looked forward to summer and the next year. Junior Sadie Le Cheminant stated, Stag dances are so much fun. Because l'm dressed comfortably and l'm not tied down to one person, l can totally be myself and get as wild as l want to get. . .now that's something to look forward to! by Michelle Oh Stag dances riends Forever! The Howdy Dance proves l to be a place to get wild with friends. Senior Kim Davy, juniors Heather Stevenson and Dominique Rooney displayed their enthusiasm by dressing in their togas and just plain having fun!