El Dorado High School - El Dorado Yearbook (Placentia, CA)

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pQUTE 5 8 the senior quad. Fr'ed was one of the pho- tographers for the yearbook. in I I I ll of us high school seniors have been traveling along a road full of varying interests and excit- ing adventures: Route 88. Together we have ridden the bumps and dips, hills and curves of this road. As in all things, there have been ups and downs through our journey. The ups: adventures we have had with our closest friends, the excitement of school dances and activi- ties, and the involvement with our team sports, and our school clubs. The downs have included the challenges of diffi- cult classes, cramming for final exams, and the emotional growing pains we have sometimes felt. Along this road we have searched for an understanding of ourselves, we have matured into young adults . We have built our dreams and hopes along the way and as we prepare to launch off into the adult world, these ambitions will give us di- rection and purpose in reaching our limit, in reaching for the sky. We are the new generation, rea- dying ourselves to burst into the real world, following our personal de- sires and expectations into our individ- ual, unique place in life. As we leave high school, we will never forget these four experience-filled Fred Quimpo and Kelly Bauer hang out in s Nannette Tina Apaletegui, Kim the wall. Tina could be seen dancing to jaz Nannette was out riding her own horse. while Heading for his next class, Jim Orten reviews mental- ly for hisgup-coming test. Jim went to Korea to par- ticipate in a wrestling competition. years we spent here. The memories will live forever, though we must move on. We cherish these memories and cling to them, but we must realize that there is much more yet to be accomplished in this world of prospects. As we close the door to this phase in our lives, remem- ber that so many more doors of oppor- tunity are just waiting to be opened. Route 88: the road of the past, of the present, of the future. With fond memo- ries, we say good-bye to El Dorado, and with great ambitions we look forward to the future. Remember: The Sky's the Limit! Ch

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This is raduation arrived at last, Seniors had experienced many years of school: since kindergarten, the advent of June had been accompanied by the knowl- edge that the future held another year. But the senior class faced June seventeenth without this injuc- tion. The transitions from elemen- tary to Junior High or from Junior High to High School were not so im- posing as that of 1988, for after high school all possibilities were opened to them. The senior year was a busy time, involving many choices. Stu- dents coped with a multitude of forms, applications, activities, and ceremonies unknown during pre- vious years. Every senior faced the question, 'tWhere do I go from here? The answer was different for each indi- vidual. Some entered one of a num- ber of branches of the military, while others chose to become in- volved in family life. Higher educa- tion was an option many pursued, entailing decisions about the insti- tute to be attended, the major to be Wthosen, and the availability of schol- arships Those who elected to join the work force met a similar variety of options. Job opportunities abound- ed, and could be full-time, part-time, or in conjunction with other commit- ments such as schooling or family. The alternatives were countless, as an entire world spread its se before the graduating student. With graduation, the foundation of the roles that would be assumed in life were laid, and the assumption of full responsibility began. Schooling provided the opportunity for inner development, persons associated with and activities pursued contri- buted to the determination of per- sonality. Social and professional skills were honed, preparatory to emergence into the adult world. Sen- iors began to alter and assume con- trol over the structure of their lives, choosing for themselves the path they would follow. Years of effort culminated in this time, when graduates received their diplomas and were freed to search out their -future. Whatever their destination, the traditions established at El Dor- ado served as a guide as they discov- ered their own road to success. Lb Il' xi. Y' QF! V. NA ln nn'- .,,-ff M1 ! 'lin-9 A normal day in the exclusive quad, seniors sat at their special black and gold tables. Paula Glade, Devon Alex- ander, Scott Wan, and Naomi Mayeda chat during lunch. Vicky Burk, Shannon Paulson, Nicole Loppicolo, and Tami Palmer eat their salads. Vicki, Shannon, and Tami play Varsity Basketball. Waiting in line for pre-game tickets, Yvette Reta is followed by underclass- men David Robichaud, and Mark Shaw. She participated in the school dance program for three years. New students, Gordon Firth, Todd Burnside, Greg Andrews, hang out. This was Gordon's fourth year in art.

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Even though the skies were sometimes gray, the seniors always joined together with their friends in the senior quad. Jenee Goodman and Kirsten Arnold enjoyed their lunchtime together. Jenee was Mr. Le0nard's aid this year. ' 1 3 Q.. x I , Q get f iii si 4 j ve H' Sporting a happy smile, Dorothy McA1ister walks out to break. She was an active member of R.O.T.C. BEL 5 ,Ani Not having a good day, Steve Shamrell looks down at his food during lunch. He enjoyed lunc htime. Shannon Jeffries looks on a Jennifer Dain, Maureen Connelly, and Kara Bailey engage in an intense con- versation. Yi: