San Gorgonio High School - Summit Yearbook (San Bernardino, CA)

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Seniors Left: Seniors Leah Anderson and Anna Hinkle enjoy a few quiet minutes during lunch in the quad. Above: During halftime, Andy Sheats and Frank Havemann find time to ogle at the cheerleaders.

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6 ALMA MAI t K 1. SAN GORGONIO HIGH SCHOOL, WE RAISE OUR SONG TO THEE.. THE MOUNTAINS STANDING ' ROUND US. REPEAT THE MELODY.. THE BLUE OF FAR-FLUNG DISTANCE.. IN WHICH YOUR FUTURE STANDS.. THE BLACK OF STRENGTH AND BOLDNESS. THE WHITE OF PURITY. 2. FULFILLMENT OF YOUR FUTURE. LIES IN US. AND WITH PRIDE.. WE ' LL GO TO HIGHER ACHIEVEMENTS. IN PLACES FAR AND WIDE. OUR ALMA MATER, TO THEE.. OUR PLEDGE OF TRUEST LOYALTY.. AND EVER UPWARD.ONWARD.YOUR MEM ' RY AT OUR SIDE. Above left: Competitions with representatives from each class always cause enthusiasm. Freshman, Scott Lawrence, par- ticipates in an orange-eating con- test during a fall assembly Left: If it weren ' t for the words printed on the north and south walls of the gym, many Spartans would have to fake the lyrics to the Alma Mater. Each assembly is concluded by the singing of the song, played by the band Above: Drill team member. Dena Cronic joins the crowd in the sing- ing and pledging to the alma mater. Below: With the introduction of football players, the cheerleaders, poms, and flags salute each one with a Rah! Opening 1 5

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the summit Above: Seventy miles east of San Bernardino, is the pictures- que town of Idyllwild. Tahqultz Peak is the dominant feature of this attractive high country region and it lifts to a stony 8,828 feet. The lookout atop the peak is serviced by trail — no road crosses this wilderness. Left: After a previously rainedout class picture, seniors are treated to a day of sunshine. The photo was rescheduled on October 27. A senior can most definitely be described as someone who has made it to the top. The class of 1983 reached the summit of their high school years at the beginning of the fall semester. As upperclassmen, they had the respect and admiration of the other students as they led the school in sports and academics, as well as in authority. Seniors were the ones who arrived at the top after a long, grueling climb through classes, practice for athletics or band, cafeteria food, dull teachers, mountains of homework, dating, and part-time jobs. They were often regarded as the wise and ex- perienced members of the student body. Special privileges were also part of a senior ' s lifestyle. An upperclassman had a wide choice of classes and a schedule which would be most beneficial for him. Some seniors chose not to take a full schedule and work at a part-time job, while others took ad- vantage of the advanced math and science classes in preparation for college. Along with the authority and privileges of being a senior came a great amount of responsibility. As they looked toward becoming adults, they had to plan a career for the future. Deciding whether to go on to a future profession or go on to college was a crucial decision for the graduate to make. Then, if college was the choice, much work was in order for the applicant. Applying for scholarships became a responsibility for many of the seniors planning to go to college. The seniors also had the responsibility of maintaining the high level of school spirit and pride which kept the student body united. Many senior girls became members of the leadership squad so they could pro- mote school spirit. The senior guys excelled in athletics, whether on the field, courts, or in the pool. Dedication to a squad for three or four years was an honor shared by many seniors and letters on lettermen jackets were a common sight at San G. As graduation approached, the class of 1983 participated in many events designed exclusively for the seniors. The prom was given by the junior class for the seniors as a farewell. Then there was Grad night held at Disneyland and senior beach day and the senior picnic. Soon to follow was Bac- calaureate held on Sunday, June 12. Finally, the day of graduation arrived. As the seniors prepared for the important event, they looked back and reflected on their high school days. They remembered the last football game, building homecoming floats, sitting through sometimes dull classes, and the trauma of being a freshman. With a small amount of anticipation, they looked ahead. It was time for the seniors to climb to the next summit. To go on with their lives and to strive for the top as they prepared to leave San Gorgonio High School. editor: Gwen Bradac section assistant: Patty Muga