Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

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FREMONT Scratch the Surface and See What ' s Underneath Fremont, home sweet home. And what many teenagers would just possibly la¬ bel the most boring place anywhere. Come on, Fremont has to have some redeeming qualities aside from being home to the second oldest high school in California (hmm, I wonder what that is). No? Well, let’s just take a closer look. If there’s one thing to do on the week¬ ends in Fremont, it’s go to the movies. The vast number of movie theatres found here in Fremont may have some¬ thing to do with the cities past history as the original sight of the now South¬ ern based Hollywood. It’s a well known fact that Charlie Chaplin made many of his movies in what is now our own Niles District. How many of you have ever been through Mission San Jose. It might be a choice if you have a few spare moments on a Sunday or Saturday. Maybe You want to get away from it all and just relax. Look no further than Lake Elizabeth. You can sail, windsurf, or get a game of football together. Whatever you decide to do don’t forget to bring along a lunch for you and a loaf of bread for the ducks. If the park isn’t close enough to nature for you, go climb a rock. More specifically Mission Peak. The view from the top is a sight ot behold. Okay, okay. You say you’ve exhausted all these possibilities. Then get out of Fremont. We have an ideal location here close to everything. Drive an hour and visit the Boardwalk at Santa Cruz. Great America is only 20 minutes away. And within 40 minutes you can be in San Francisco or Berkeley, either of which holds endless possibilities for your entertainment. You don’t have a driver’s license? Well, I’m happy to say, that’s no excuse. Fremont isn’t referred to as the end of the BART line for

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T (opposite, top) Mission San Jose is one of the original 20 missions that was established by the Franciscans here in California. The majestic Mission Peak over looks Fremont and is open to anyone who might want to face up to the challenge and climb her. It’s a great place to catch the sunrise. The Niles District of Fremont has the honor of being called the first Hollywood. It was here that Charlie Chaplin made many of his movies. If you’re ever asked where Fremont is just say “It’s at the end of the BART line.” This train system can take you to some of the most interest¬ ing places in the Bay Area. Lake Elizabeth is Fremont’s answer to Central Park. Check it out for a bike ride, picnic, or let the little kid in you come out and take a turn on the swings. Fremont may seem like a small town, but it’s actually the third largest city in California in terms of area. (opposite, far left) It’s a little known fact that the original sight for Stanford University was right here in Fremont. What better substitute than or own Ohlone College.