Moreno Valley High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Sunnymead, CA)

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From Mickey Mouse to Dumbo, everyone ' s favorite Disney character can be found at Disneyland. Good friends get closer at Disneyland like Mark Misener. Pilar Millan. and Machel Williams. This wild crowd was waiting to enter the Magic Kingdom: Christine Castro, Mary Prof itt. Rhonda Hanna. Charles Gaza, Jill Tanaka, Tiffany Anderson, and Lisa Masters. Early Grads 4 Disneyland

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t jm Was ' Beqm Early in the morning, on January 23, seniors packed the ASB office and spilled over outside, while an air of excitement filled the room. These seniors were going to Disneyland on the first senior trip of the year. This early trip was for the pur- pose of helping twenty-five early gradu- ates with an early celebration. Graduating at the end of the first se- mester meant an early start at college or more hours on the job for these hard working students who were welcomed back in June to attend the rest of the sen- ior activities and the actual ceremonies. But early grad or not, all became chil- dren again for those few hours of enjoy- ment at Disneyland. Early grad Dave Adams explained, I ' m glad that I was able to graduate early, it gave me a head start in the rush for jobs. Having left school to work in electrical engineering with his father, early grad Harold Kleemen said he was glad to be out of school because I think there are better ways for me to be spending my time now. Other early grads were: Laura App, Den- he Avalos. Samantha Bel I inc. Linda Bos- tick, Stephanie Brodeur, Christina Collins, Riane Costa, Javier Cuevas, Jo-Anne Fal- coner, Andrea Hansen, Claudio Higuchi, Brian Hyde, Ronald Kennedy, Luis Mejia, Charlotte Phillips. Ducarmel Pierre, Chris Poperszky, Ethel Sledge, Andrea Stafford, Lisa Taylor, and Johnny Walz. Knowing she was ready for the real world is what prompted Riane Costa to graduate early. Completing an assignment in Mr. Lukens ' class, Tina Collins makes sure of her early graduation. Even in January, the flowers and shrubery at Disneyland convey their messages. -

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cbtf[{ji) (jou ise% Class rings, lettermen ' s jackets, A.S.B. sweaters, and class sweatshirts were all a part of the memorabilia of the year. The demand was high and the supply was low for these much desired keepsakes. The purchasing and wearing of any of this paraphernalia was a demonstration of school pride and pride in oneself. Wheth- er it was through sports, academics, achievements, position, or just the desire to identify with your school. The soft- ball team added a new touch by selling school glasses and mugs which were im- printed with the Alma Mater. Viking pins made a strong come back since they were so popular last year. All these things are important because they make us feel that we belong at M.V.H.S., and when you belong you have identity, said Mr. Olson. It is these items that help you remember your high school days, added junior Troy Percival. Sedrick Spencer said of the A.S.B. sweat- ers that they give a sense of pride to the members. I ' d say, remarked Scott Moore, that lettermen ' s jackets are a symbol of the hard work that was put intc earning them. From a junior ' s point ot view, Karla Medellin felt that my Valhalla sweatshirt gave me the pride of being in volved in my school ' s activities and mak ing my junior year more memorable. ' Sophomore Victor Reynoso earned his let terman ' s jacket this year and said, ll makes me feel that I have achieved some thing to remember ten years from now. ' Jennifer S. and Tina W Senior sweatshirts (as displayed by Dhana Taylor) made their debut last year and were so well received that the junior class promptly ordered some. Not to be outdone the Annual Staff ordered their own symbols, as displayed by Tina Watson and Lisa Wilhoit. Class rings are now much more individualized than they were in the good old days. We Want