Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

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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.

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I- FRESHMEN! The call rings out echoing thru the gym. This is the nightmare of the shower bell. -r =z An Echoing Nightmare You sit in the north gym bleachers talk¬ ing excitedly about the year ahead. Un¬ suspecting are you of the humiliation you are about to suffer. A bell rings and you stand up to leave the gym FRESH¬ MEN! The call echos thru the gym. You try to play it off as though you were stretching. You have been the innocent victim of the shower bell. IT’S FRESH! The Price You Have To Pay As a freshman, you’re the new kid on the block. Subsequently, you’re also the easiest victim of the sometimes cruel jokes which can be played by those who are older than you. Every year, the incoming class has to keep a constant watch out of the side of their eye at lunch for projectiles being aimed at them such as half eaten hot dogs or candy wrappers. Freshmen athletes are hunted down on the days they have games and heaven forbid the varsity players should catch you without a tie. The word Freshmen becomes a dirty one to those who wear it with them for a year. Spirit week can be a nightmare as you work feverishly to get you skit together only to be given the inevitable fourth place. You suffer the persecu¬ tion silently, all the time planning for when you’re a sophomore and have the chance to do it to someone else.