Esperanza High School - Quetzal Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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1. Co-valedictorians David Lulcasiak and John Matusek address the graduates. They likened the 1983 graduates to changing resources. 2. Assistant Principal George Allen moves Tony Callender's tassle after Callender received his diploma cover. Graduates received their diplomas only after they turned in their caps and gowns. 'meh graduation - 267

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Lukasiak and atusek named valedictorians Faced with two Valedictorians as qualified as last year's Co-Valedictori- ans Carlene Archibald and Denise Garfinkle, Principal A1 Hawkins had to choose between John Matusek and David Lukasiak. Both had identical grade point averages, had taken equally challenging classes and both were, according to most, equally deserving of the honor. The decision was made, as it was last year, to have both Lusasiak and Matusek share the duties of valedictorian. Both had wanted the honor and had worked hard to win it. It,s self motivating to become a Co- Valedictorian because it's something I really wanted. When I was told that I had achieved one of my main goals in high school it was an extremely great feelingf' said Matusek. I was a little surprised to find out that I became one of the valedictorians because all I wanted to do was to have a good choice of colleges after I graduated. I was lucky that it just happened that way, said Lukasiak, who also earned a four year ROTC scholarship to Notre Dame. bt 1. Tony Callender and Mike Kraft check the list posted in the office window for their positions at graduation. The seniors had only one graduation practice before the ceremony. 2. Bill Sheffield, Steve Morford, Herb Smith, Pat Wren, Robert Kent and Glen Cole eat sweet rolls and drink milk and orange juice at the senior breakfast. That breakfast was held the day before graduation. 3. Jennifer Latta helps Michelle Crisanti with the collar on her robe. The graduation took place at Bradford Stadium in hot, smoggy weather. 266 - graduation 1 3

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Grads reflect with mixed emotions As many seniors planned to graduate thoughts naturally turned to the highlights of their high school careers. Powderpuff, homecomings, dances, car rallies, sports activities and classroom antics numbered high on the graduates' lists of memo- ries. Other grads waxed nostalgic and remarked on their past four years in high school on the whole. I thought my senior year was the best of my four years because I found myself growing and getting involved in school activities, said graduate Anne Thomas. Michele Crisanti said, It Qhigh schoolj was great because you grew up so much from junior high. You kept meeting new people every yearf' I've grown up a lot during my high school years, said Tracy Ringstrom echoing Crisanti's sentiments. Senior Monica Seiber said, Being in both music programs and banner helped me grow, but my teachers really helped me. However, not all graduates felt that high school was the positive experience that these felt it was. It was a waste of time between junior high and college, said Phil Reid. 1. Graduate Phil Scalisi hugs Principal Al Hawkins. This was one of the least eventful graduations in recent history. 2. Bill Sheffield shakes Principal Al Hawkins' hand as Hawkins moves Sheffield's tassle. At least half of the faculty and administration participated in graduation ceremonies. 3. Greg DiLeo and Kelly Doherty enter Bradford Stadium for the graduation ceremony. That stadium was used for graduations for Valencia and El Dorado as well. 268 - graduation 3