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

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David Tapia Richard Taylor Richard Todd ; ' ••• : MA Robert Charles Tolliver Vicente Elias Tovar Tifini Trapp Julie Travis Tracy Iris Sudler Drill Team 10; V Gymnastics 10; Alive 9, 10, 11, 12; Fashion Club 9 Michael Brendan Sylvester Honor Guard 11; DSC 12; Powderpuff Coach 11, 12; JV Football 10; V Football 11, 12; Track 10, 11, 12; BSU9, 10, 11, 12; Alive 9, 10, ll.Pres. 12; Fashion Club 9, 10, 11 Lana Tanaka Honor Guard 1 1 ; Powderpuff 12;CSF11, 12; NHS 11, 12; AFS 12; Alive 12; Sobobans 11, Sec. 12; Interact 12; Spanish Honorary Society 11, 12; Who ' s Who Robert Charles Tolliver Band 9, 10, VP 11, Pres. 12; ICC 12;BSU 10, 11; Western Civ. 12; Drum Major 11, 12; CQ 10, 11 Monica Torgersen Powderpuff 11, 12; Girls Tennis 11, 12 Vicente Elias Tovar V Football Manager 9; Alive 1 1; Daytrippers 10, 11; Spanish Honor Society 11,12 Tifini Trapp Powderpuff 12; JV Girls Tennis 10, 11; Daytrippers Sec. 12 seniors 59

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When I grow up Among the most common subjects in senior discussions were plans for the future. Aspirations ranged from decisions about college to those about entering the work force. Consider ing that the senior year was the last for the class of ' 83, many of these students felt the need to prepare for obtaining their goals. Seniors were usually anxious to express their ambitions for life after high school. After an exhausting four years of high school, I plan to face another exhausing four years in college. Being able to graduate from college will be my dream. I also hope to find a good pay- ing job, stated Evelyn Woo. Larry Richards explained, I plan to attend Cal Poly, Pomona and major in electrical engineering. My biggest hope is that there will be many good looking women in my life. After high school I plan to continue my education in a state college or university to major in the field of computer information systems. I also hope to be able to work with youngsters in the community, commented Beckon Wrysinski. Cindy Perez stated, I hope to further my experiences in music and the biological sciences. My ultimate ambition is to become a medical doctor and to lead a fulfilling and hap py life. With enthusiasm and many hopes, seniors looked for- ward to the future.

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I can ' t cope with that Why didn t you do that before, instead of leaving it till the last minute? my mother demanded. In the meantime, I was busily cramming books, folders, a ruler and everything but the kitchen sink into my tattered backpack. But I have senioritis, I managed to gasp out while dashing down the stairs, late for school as usual . . . Senioritis. Senioritis, noun. 1. An acute infectious psychotic disorder, characterized by apathy, exhaustion, depression, the in- ability to attend class, and later, hysteria. 2. Having or displaying the symptoms of senioritis. (See mental illness) I can ' t figure it out. Last quarter I was doing great. As soon as I ' d get home from school, I ' d finish my homework, clean my room, go to work, and be in bed no later than 9:00. But now ... I can ' t seem to get anything done. What ' s wrong with me? I wonder — no — it couldn ' t be — oh, I don ' t believe this — I think, I think I ' ve got senioritis! It all fit. Those long hours I ' d wasted sitting with glazed eyes, in front of the television, taking an MTV break at 3 am , , . could only be this dreaded disease. Although it strikes only during the third and fourth quarters in high school, its short duration is quite lethal. Senioritis affects approximately 83% of all seniors at San Gorgonio, reports say. The students suffering from this illness are easily identified. Probably most noticeable is his or her lack of energy. Bad posture, dull expression, and intense moodiness are involved. The senior is commonly observed wearing bizarre, unmatching clothes, because he doesn ' t care what others think Symptoms disappear periodically, such as when the bell for lunch rings. Ditching class is the most common ailment of the student who has con- tracted senioritis When rain the night before whispers snow in the suf- ferer ' s head all night long, he possibly has the disease. Taking off to go ski ing the next morning satisfies this craving momentarily. When the weather becomes warmer, and visions of warm, white sand, cool blue-green waves, suntan oil, and beach towels invade the senior ' s mind, he controls those urges by tearing off to the beach. He may experience some embarrassment when he tries to pass off a sunburn as scarlet fever. The final weeks of senioritis are the worst, while the sufferer experiences withdrawal symptoms from the disease. Sadness, or the tendency to burst into tears from frustration, are common occurrences, according to Mr. Emery, teacher of English 4AP. Full-fledged hysteria is inevitable when the student with the illness finally realizes he may fail. Suicidal tendencies are high, with the senior moaning, I can ' t handle it anymore — I just can ' t cope. Spring break marks the end of the senioritis duration and allows for recup eration. Though he may believe he will never be the same, the senior ally recovers and survives. Cheryl Provence, class of ' 83 David Ray Trevino Janine Triplett Sue Tropio Anabella Torres Tucker Deeadra Lynania Ursin