Diamond Bar High School - Taurus Yearbook (Diamond Bar, CA)

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A AS THEY POSE with a clown, juniors Jeanine Twyford, Tama Feyka, and Adam DeLeon enjoy their trip to Knott ' s. Mass excitement and celebration sym- bolized DBHS ' s grand opening September 13. Monaco Mourns Princess Like her dream wedding 26 years ago. crowds flocked to the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Monaco Saturday, September 1 8, to pay tribute to former Hol- lywood star turned princess, Grace Kelly. However, the mood was far from festive this time as stars such as Car Grant, U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan, and Prin- cess Diana of Whales gathered to mourn the death of the former actress. After being involved in a nearly fatal car accident September 13, in which daughter Princess Stephanie received minor injuries. Princess Grace was moved to the hospital bearing her name, where she quietly died September 14, nearly 36 hours after her car somer- saulted 120 feet down a mountainside, trapping her inside. According to two physicians who were with her at her time of death, the royal family released the 52- year-old princess from her life support system approxi- mately four hours after her brain ceased to function. Former actor Frank Sinatra, who starred with her in High Society in 1956. summed up the feelings of many as he mourned the loss of a gracious, wonder- ful woman who was a princess from the moment she was born. Mini Gazette September, October, November By Ann Reyes Concert Draws Crowd The date was Friday, September 3, Labor Day weekend. The thermometer read a scorching 109°F as more than 75,000 peo- ple packed the US Festival grounds while thou- sands more caused mile-long traffic jams in their attempts to reach the mountain park. Lines of cars, vans, and campers were backed up more than three miles in either direction at one point on the way to the 500 acre site in Glen Helen Regional Park. Music at the $12.5 million US Festival ranged from the new wave rhythms of the Stokes, Bennet Re-elected Sixty-nine percent of Diamond Bar ' s registered voters went to the polls November 2 to vote Don Stokes and John Bennet back on the Municipal Advisory Council for yet another four year term. Commenting on his re-election, Stokes said, I ' m elat- ed with the election and it is my opinion that we now have a more cohesive MAC board than we ' ve had in a long time. Bennet commented. I look forward to continuing the type of service that people have come to expect of me. Police to the pop-country sound of Jimmy Buf- fet. The three day festival was billed as the rock event of the century. And according to some of those who paid the $37.50 for all three days, it was a high-tech hybrid of Woodstock and Disneyland. Despite the dust, crowds, smog, heat, and averaged 4.5 cases of asthma each hour, fans continually thronged to the concert, not want- ing to miss a minute. Bus Strike Strands 600,00 Diamond Bar residents were among more than 600,000 bus riders to hunt for rides to work September 1 5 as bus drivers walked off the job in the form of a strike. The strike left nearly 4,650 valley passengers stranded as four major bus lines and eight busses remained idle. To top off the problems, a light ram fell which helped to snarl the traffic on freeways and highways. If that had kept on for long (the strike), I don ' t know what I would have done, commented one resident. Deukmejian Voted Calif. Governor The November 2 election brought not only the re-elec- tion of Municipal Advisory Counciimen, but also the elec- tion of a new California governor. With a wide marginal lead. Senator George Deukmejian was voted Governor of California, beating out mam competitor. Mayor Thomas Bradley of Los Angeles. The cencus among the majority of DBHS students was that the election was a fair one. however, some felt that the only reason for Bradley ' s defeat was that California just isn ' t ready for a Black governor yet. As one DBHS student commented, Bradley should have won. He was highly qualified and an excellent mayor. The only reason for his defeat that I can see is that fact that many people in California still have minds as closed as their ancestors were in the 1 BOO ' s. They still can ' t look beyond the color of a man ' s skin to judge his character. However, another student disagreed, saying, I don ' t think racism had anything to do with this election. It was purely a matter of who was the best man for the job. Both candidates were well qualified, but I guess the majority of the California voters felt Deukmejian could do the best job. Ferr Sure It was a nightmare, commented Moon Unit Zappa, one of the official judges of the Valley Girl Contest held at the Sherman Oaks Gallena in November. Nearly 1 ,000 contestants jammed the shopping mall, each hoping they would get a chance to Out-Val the others. One winner, 16-year-old Erica Freudenberg of Canoga Park, helped her cause by changing the phrase gagme with a spoon to pitch me with a fork. Z Community Mini Gazette 139

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$12 Million School Opens Doors A LEADING THE PACK, sophomore Chris Martin jogs in front. Like Variety Food Day later in the year, the jog-a- thon was a snnall scale success. Brahmas Win First Game Though the turf was not home, there were no seniors to help lead them to victory, and this was only their second game, the first ending in a defeat to Elsinore, this did not hinder the Varsity Brahma Football Team from proving once more that Diamond Bar was no ordinary high school. Unlike many new high schools who often take years before winning a sports event, the DBMS Brahmas won their first football game with a score of 21-14 against Marshall Fundamental on their second attempt. Nobody thought we could do it, commented junior Edgar Bunner. The coaches kept telling us to just go out there and try our hardest. None of us ever dreamed that our hardest would win us a game. Like any victory, there were standouts who pulled more than their usual weight. Quarterback Rich Gonzales com- pleted nine of his seventeen passes for 1 1 7 yards while his teammates, led by sophomore Leonard Peoples, rushed for 199 yards. To complete the win, sophomore Jeff Nordschow scored two touchdowns. Light Or Death? Situated on the corner of Pathfinder and Evergreen Springs Drive, the grand opening of DBMS brought with it a major traffic problem as well. The opening September 1 3 added an influx of student drivers to an already busy intersection filled with people trying to enter and exit the freeway or reach their jobs near Denny ' s, the Peppertree Plaza, or Evergreen School. To protect the elementary students after a car accident hospitalized one child, the Walnut Valley Unified School District hired a crossing guard. According to the crossing guard, who works a three shift day, her job is necessary, but, It ' s a shame, because 95% of the cars stop for the kids to cross. It ' s only 5% who repeatedly don ' t and that 5% can cost a kid his life. Crowds of parents, students, and commu- nity members thronged to the corner of Path- finder and Evergreen Spings Drive Monday, September 1 3, to launch not only the start of a new school year, but the start of a new school as well. Being the only new high school in California to open its doors in 1982, the approximately $12 million structure of Diamond Bar High School basked in the attention of both news- casters and community members alike as it greeted passers-by with a huge hot-air balloon situated on the front grass. To retain the festive mood felt by all, the $50 Or Bus(t) To some it was a shock, but for many it was no surprise at all. After all, the Walnut Valley Unified School District had been suggesting it for years as a way to cut back on district transportation costs. So it was no surprise when over the summer each parent received a letter notifying them that there would now be a fee for the use of the school bus. Besides $50 per student, per semester, fee, the district also announced that there would only be one bus which would service only those living 2 4 miles from school I think this whole thing is stupid, commented junior Susan Healy. ' I live too far (Chaparral) to walk to school, unless I leave my house at 6:00 a.m., yet not far enough for the bus, which means I have to walk back to Grand Avenue to catch iti entire day was scheduled around activities and events. An early morning pep rally, complete with a Whopper Woof-Down, raised student spirits to an all high peak. After being released from classes shortly before noon, students filled fourteen buses which delivered them to Knott ' s Berry Farm, where they completed the eventful day. Sum- ming up the majority opinion among the stu- dent body, junior Kala Morgan commented, I wish every day could be like this. Maffett Crowned Queen The setting was tense as 2 1 ,200 pairs of eyes lay transfixed upon the stage, nervously awaiting the final moment. As it arrived, the envelope was brought for- ward, and to the surprise of none but the 25-year-old Miss California herself, Debra Sue Maffett was crowned the 1932 Miss America. The sellout crowd was not the only audience to this nationally televised event as the girl from Anaheim who almost gave up pageant competition after three defeats in Texas, awaited her crowning. Overcome by the surprise. Miss Maffett comment- ed, I feel like if I die now I ' ll die happy. Stokes Shot By Robbers It was a typical late work evening for Municipal Advisory Chairman Don Stokes as he left his insurance office No- vember 29, only a few minutes drive from his home. But as he emerged from the building, the evening did not remain so typical. A robber emerged shadows and con- fronted him with a gun. As Stokes stepped forward to grab the assailant, a second man crept forward and com- manded him to freeze. As Stokes retreated, the man whose pistol he grabbed suddenly pointed the gun at him and fired. The bullet shattered as it hit his jawbone, send- ing shrapnel into his throat and into the back of his neck. Though now recovered from the incident. Stokes com- mented, ' At night when I ' m home in bed, I try not to think about it, but when I do, it sends chills up and down my spine. A ESCAPING FROM THE KITCHEN, the Chang family enjoys breakfast at DBMS. A Pancake Breakfast before the grand opening was one of many fundraisers sponsored by the Booster Club. 138 Mini Gazette Community

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Robbers Flee Through Diamond Bar A Chili boats served with a smile because of such great response by the student body were dished out by juniors Jane Rhee, Tama Feyka, and Monica Gavaldon. Like many participant in DBHS ' s first Food Day the Junior Class sold out. Stuffed Students Raise Rapid Revenue Delectable aromas filled the air January 31st as organizations from all over the school set up food stands to mark the end of the first semester and vend their edible creations. Bannana splits, sold by the Thundering Herd, vanished almost at once while terlyaki beef strips, sponsored by Key club, and baked goods, sold by CSF, slov ly diminished. Due to the overwhelming response of the student body the day will most definitely become an- other Brahma tradition plus a great fund raiser for clubs. Singer Dies at 32 from Cardiac Arrest Karen Carpenter, of pop music ' s duo The Carpenters, died of cardiac arrest February 11th at Downey Community Hospital after collapsing at her parents ' home at age 32. Ms. Carpenter, who, with brother Richard brought back the mellow love melodies in the early 70 ' s suffered from a rapidly increasing psychological disorder called anorexia ner- vosa. Anorexia, which most often affects women between the ages of 1 2-24 causes its victims to diet impulsively due to an irrational fear of obesity, often leading to self inflicted starvation. At the time of death Karen ' s 5 ' 4 frame sported 108 pounds. She was believed to be cured but at one time weighed a mere 84 pounds. A shoot out between Brea police and su- spects involved in an armored car robbery came to a screaching halt after the three men lost control of their get away car and crashed on Brea Canyon Cut-Off February 1 1th. The suspects allegedly over took the Ar- moured Transport of California truck after it pulled into the Bank of America parking lot at State College Blvd. and Imperial Highway. The driver had just stepped out when confronted A Heart of Plastic An artificial heart, a Jarvik-7 air driven plas- tic model, was implanted into Barney Clark, 61, by Dr. William DeVries in Salt Lake City December 2nd. Following the daring operation Clark lay in critical condition experiencing violent siezures caused by a chemical imbalance. Doctors soon remedied the situation by prescribing a high- nutrient diet. Clark has gained more strength and doctors are optimistic that this retired dentist may make medical history as the world ' s first successful artificial heart recipi- ent. by the armed men. The suspects, Roger Lee, 40, Roi E. Wilson, 42, and an unidentified third party fled from police after hitting a barricade on the winding road. Two were apprehended while the third eluded search parties by hiding in the grassy canyon surrounding the accident. All of the money was recovered. Convention Sparks Class Controversy Motions, points of order, and caucuses soon began to blend into an intricate lan- guage all its own as delegates from each homeroom got down to the task at hand during the Constitutional Convention Feb- ruary 23rd in the gym. Decisions such as what to name the governing student body, now known as United Student Body, and the exclusion of freshmen from the executive positions on that board started many agruements. Al- though it lasted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. most participants enjoyed the day. Donors Drain Selves to Save Another Blood donors branded with buttons naming themselves life savers proudly walked about the campus February 2nd after bravely participating in Diamond Bar ' s first Blood Drive, sponsored by Varsity Art. Since all donors were required to be at least 17 years old and weigh 1 10 pounds many students were turned away, although they did receive I tried stickers for their efforts. ▲ Taking time out junior Randy Thomas collects his wits after donating blood. Most student donors were juniors because of Red Cross ' s 17-year-old age limit. 140 Mini Gazette Community