Lakewood High School - Citadel Yearbook (Lakewood, CA)

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TOYS ARE US License plate frames that proclaimed He who has the most toys wins! heralded a shower of goodies that fell on the lucky at Lakewood. In an era of increased disposable income and more leisure time, many students found ways to both spend their ex- tra money and buy the toys that made young adults happy. Scooters were as much a fun item as they were transportation, and, speaking of transportation, limousines had become an almost ordinary experience for the Class of 1988. Jet skis, surfboards, water skis, snowmobiles, four-wheel drive vehicles and convertibles with cellular telephones were all part of Lancer life. Amusement parks provided more thrills, as students spent many a moment at Disneyland, Knott ' s or Magic Mountain. Toys were us, and we had a blast! 1. A stretched Lincoln limousine with all of the accouterments, including color televison and a telephone, a lowed Kelll LeFebvre and Amy Harter to enter the world of luxurious playthto™ 2 Bumper boats were the dueling weapons which enabled David Hughes and Shawn Franklin to take out their aggressions ton one another. 3. As the varsity cross country team began its dailv run. the coercion of Coach Reyes impressed Scott Green with the importance of paring h msetf Tp ™ U FlXT e T I ? e m «« P°P ' « toys and were the choice method of re fat on for Terry Hake Rosalyn Engler and keif. LeFebvre. 5. The downtown marina was an ideal spot or brother and sister ,et skiers Steve and Wendy Spies who took time out from their buy school schedule for some family fun. 6. Everyone knew that John Albertson was just an overgrown k°d but few realized to what lengths he would go to say he drove a red racer 7. S u per- toy sot basic ffl Tokar a BbSE W6re fu ! 0t ' eff Schimming RaufoUz and Mute lokar. 8. Electronic house phones with answering devices were no match for Ross Shanbergs cellular phone installed in his father ' s Allante. 9. Mrs. Ott ' s new waxing ; technioul made her Jaguar shine. 10. A trip to Lil Indy allowed Pete Marino to squeeze ahead of Larry Lu tan as they raced their nifty machines toward the finish line. V 20 Toys Are Us

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THE SECRET INGREDIENT -1 1. 1 -.S.I What were the secret ingredients that seem- ed to be mixed in just the right proportions and that enabled students to have a great time while making the right decisions? There was no special recipe; however, a prevailing attitude at the school of being able to find help when it was necessary for almost any problem that arose was in a large measure responsible for the many successes that took place. Administrators ' doors were open, teachers could be counted on for advice as well as knowledge, counselors bent over backwards to do more than their share, coaches spent countless hours teaching sportsmanship as well as the fundamentals of the game, and parents really cared, even at times when all seemed to be lost. The secret ingredient was a staple called love. 1. As she waved good-bye from Ihe tarmac at the Long Beach airport, Tracy Wilbanks embarked on Alaska Airlines for yel another adventure. 2. The secret ingredient for extra energy was ob- viously not the same for everyone as Ronnie Torres grabbed some extra protein before school. 3. lime Abel ' s assistance was a key factor in assuring the success of the automotive students help- ing Mr Irwin put his Porsche back together. 4. With an gleem in his eyes, Chef Keith Miller used a bunsen burner to prepare his specialty, Frog legs u la Room 318. 5. Cassandra Brandt wondered how accurate her likeness would be after the Shoreline Village artist had sketched it. 6. Carl Rodriguez and Linh Nguyen were amazed at the electronic wizardry performed by Mr. Patten. 7. ( .real table service was not difficult to find for Connie Messineo as long as lames Fillius was will- ing to don the apron and prepare the meal. 8. One of the primary ingredients in the success of the I. US Marching Regiment was Ihe drum line which was always climbing the walls. 9. Everyone needed friends, and two of the best buddies on campus were cheerleader )oey Lujan and song girl Carla McNeil. 10. Sergeant Tony, the Lakewood Army recruiter, showed Robert Kroll, Scott Workman and Shari Hughes some of Ihe more attractive options that awaited them after high school graduation. SAFETYFR5T I USEGOGflES V 1 1 « v F w fi« I i IS. 22 The Secret Ingredient