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

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fr Mx N 'xx lr K5 .-J 7 N ' NW ' ,, 1, r if .. . q c As. e. .it e .1 1 f-A X v ' 4 v r Y x N. X 1 'i ul E U M RN X,.k fi' l 1 1' xc X il, l l l i l x 1 l XX x I 1 l l 0 fl l gf- 1 5 1. f , ,4 1 1, t X r , 1 x W, I rx X , Cf, K x x 3 f X 1. ., ., . ft 1 ,f .1 , fl 1, 1. , 1 1. f' w sb-1' as f'Sfl1-fQ'f+-' fs to f effs sexo xy. A new school year with renewed interest in Academics ,W ff rrr imin for academic excellence, Dia- Q 5 mond Bar High School continually em- phasized the importance of academics. Grade Level Coordinator Kris Davis said, The trend lin eiducatiog is continuing the heavy atten- tion p ace on aca emics. Senior Lisa Iacobellis said, I think our academics are very strong. We're more motivated than a lot of other Fchocpls, which is very important in the suc- cesso stu ents. Diamond Bar's Booster Club not only supported athletics, but academics as well. Forty S1000 scholarships were awarded to members of the Class og '86 sahowing the Bopstelr qlub's commitment to t eaca emic as ectso sc oo. The Academillz Decathlon held on November 15 in Torrance at West High School was the culmina- tion of man lon hours of study ut in over the summer and, in tie beginning o tlhe year by the team's ten members. Under the guidance of coaches Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Staroscik, the team competed against some of the state's most com- petitive teams such as Beverly Hills High School. Academics was also the focus as DBHS hosted the WalnutfDiamond Bar College night in the g m. Many colleges frorg California and the surrounding area came to istri ute iterature. However, some students felt, more attention should be placed on academics. Senior Sheri Nelson said, I think the school is ood in academics, but we could be better in acacazmics if so much stress was not put on extracurricular activities. Diamond Bar High School, while havin proven its academic abilities, will continue establishing a reputation of academic excellence as the school grows. Iunior Araxi Kitsinian said, I think that people who attend this school don't realize how ucky they are. WITH CAREFUL CON- C E N T R A T I 0 N - sophomore ljeff Retcher makes the inal touches on his teeshirt. This pro- lect provided an unusual earning experience. USING CREATIVE TALENTS - is senior Carmen Rivera designing a teeshirt for her Psychology class. Psychology II classes par- ticipated in this event. 12 Openingfflcademics X

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DIVIDU LS LETTERMEN IACKET WEARERS - Sophomore Brandon Dedench and junior Eddie Silva walk towards the gym. Dederich and Silva raised money throughout the year or a cross-country race in China. U N I Q U E N E S S PREVAILS - as junior Diana Diaz shows her own brand of hair style. From mousse to gel to s iked to curled eac stu- drbnt did his hair differently. Different strokes for all kinds of different folks n as much as Diamond Bar Students were all alike, they were just as dif- ferent. Everyone possessed unique traits and characteristics. Whether it was personality, clothing, haircuts or even the group of students that they hung out with, no two people were identical. The Diamond Bar campus reflected many different nationalities, ethnic backgrounds and beliefs. Thus the students were all different brands. Diamond Bar High was made up through these individuals. Every student and faculty member had something to contribute to DBHS. Whether that talent was academic related, leadership in student government, athletic ability on the playing field, musical talent or excellence in the performing groups, the diversity of the many different ac- tivities gave each person an opportunity to be in- volved. Iunior Heather Alford said there were plen- ty of ways for students to get involved if they wanted to. The diversity of activities was also evi- dent in the many different lunch time events and pep rallies. From disc jockies to tricycle races bub- ble gum blowing contests to a greased pig catch, DBHS offered something for everyone. junior Araxi Kitsinian said, I think it's fac- tivitiesj one of the most important aspects of school. The Senior class distinguished itself by a penguin and the color blue. Special, senior only, activities such as the senior picnic also distinguished the Blue Wave as a different brand. Senior Lisa Iacobellis said, I think We were the most spirited senior class Diamond Bar ever had. I thought the Class of '86 couldn't be beat, but we did it. The different parts of DBHS and the individuality of the different components kept DBHS running, and all of its students and faculty a different brand. ' ' Different BrandsfOpening 11

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F R A N T I C A L L Y FINISHING THEIR HOMEWORK -- at lunch are sophomore Tracy Zull, sophomore Christina Iohnson, freshman Tracy Potter and sophomore Trina Potter. Many students completed their fifth and sixth period homework during unch. WITH HIGH HOPES FOR THE FUTURE - are seniors April Comyns, Leslie Tice and Anna Ser- na. Many California col- leges were represented at co lege night. . I a are f aaffeeif 1 if fl, fi .g , i R str X 7 1' .f.,.Lt, M J 1, 'iris-Y ,li-Wx?