Lakewood High School - Citadel Yearbook (Lakewood, CA)

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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

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THE BOTTOM LINE After the ring of the seventh period bell, a different life began for most Lancers. Most understood that to make it through life that a job to help earn that extra money was essential. Whether it was to make the bucks for Such necessities as car insurance or clothing, or whether it was going to be used for something more frivilous such as flowers for the special someone, the job was the tool that brought freedom and slavery at the same time. The more a person worked and made, seemingly, the more he spent; the more he spent, the more work he had to do. Although the cycle seemed like a vicious one, it was a part of life that just had to be. Preferably, a person made more than the $3.35 minimum wage and was not working in fast food, but any job would do. 1. In an unusual display of creativity, Tom Hillig cruised through the Taco Bell drive-through on his bike. 2. Von ' s supermarket was extremely pleased that they could always count on Crystal Huck to bag those groceries in a friendly and efficient manner. 3. Pavilions ' aisles were stacked high with lucious produce thanks to the efforts of Eli Ellison. 4. Monday Night Football drew throngs of sports fans to the Red Onion and kept hostess Amy Shaw on her toes. 5. The city coun- cil chambers were always well-organized due to the efforts of one of Sycamore Plaza ' s finest employees, Duke Lim. 6. Chuck E. Cheese ' s train provided the ideal opportunity for Tracey Col- vin to return to her childhood. 7. Preparation of deli delights made Arianne Shrider famous. 8 Ennn Neel served the best cinnamon rolls at Kelly ' s Coffee. 9. Starting a child on the path to future success was one of the goals of Nancy English as she taught gymnastics. 10. Escorted by hostesses Kim Rokicki and Kim Harpham, Morris Adger prepared to enjoy his meal. 11. One of Carlos Iriarte ' s favorite gustatory delights was a hot dog-on-a-stick. 12. Feeding the Lancer hot slices of pepperoni pizza was one of the avocations of Marnel Tucker and Katrina Williams. 13. On his way to graduation, Fred Gutierrez grabbed a quick pick-me-up in the form of a happy meal from McDonald ' s. 24 The Bottom Line