Torrey Pines High School - Freeflight Yearbook (Del Mar, CA)

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Wh. 'D if Q gf 'Y if K fd 'f l?r'g,f?' tier irr iii., 5 r li ,dl -wpf3?1,,,,a .rs- atmosphere at Sunset is more relaxed, and the students get more ial attention because of the limited enrollment fabout 160 studentsl. Ju are allowed to finish classes as fast as your capability allows, said Mr. Jones, a teacher at Sunset. About half the seniors at Sunset planned to go back to either Torrey Pines or San Dieguito for second semester and graduation, but the rest decided to stay and finish more classes. Many of the stu- dents actually preferred it there. Dr. Resner, the principal, stated that Sunset is no longer considered a continuation high school, and the diploma is practically the same as Torrey Pines. The only real advan- tage was Torrey Pines' reputation for academic excellence. The biggest drawback to attending Sunset was the lack of school functions and sports. The only organized school sport was basketball after school. However, out of twenty- five people survey, only one person was really disappointed. The end of the first semester was the date of truth to see who would return to Torrey Pines for their last semester and graduation. Even though some stayed at Sunset for the end of their high school days, it was their choice. -Derek Tarr Amy Firli David Flanagan john Flanagan Kaflnerine Fleming Krirfen Flare: Shannon Freeland' Mark Freeman Kerlli Friel joel Fnfxcli jenngter Fromme Tom Frorf jeannine Galhglier Davin' Garcia Michelle GaJ.rman Glenn Geddes Timoflly Geixer Pafriria Giacomini jamie Clarion 155