Alverno High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Sierra Madre, CA)

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threats of in the pond do not scare Gina and Mary Dinniene. These girls remained collected. A Fear and embarrassment run through Heather Griffin's mind as julie Joyce attacks her with questions. The bottom line is, Did Heather study the school's history? A Remembering their own experience of freshmen induction, the crowd laughs with compassion. This ceremony leaves lasting memories in the hearts of students. Freshmen lnduction 19

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gi 23' Freshmen Experience A Traditio Induction, An Gfficial Reception October 29th, open- eyed and anxious, the freshmen looked forward to their acceptance into the student body. Not knowing what to expect, but hoping to avoid the pond, the timid freshmen and jeering from the crowd, they received an emblem from the school. Class officers somewhat soothed their nerves by welcoming them. Follow- ing the ceremony was a reception from the big I was terrified, our rivals , ready to throw us in the pond! said Marquita Harris. looked for a place where they could hide from the aggressive upperclass- men. The 109 new stu- dents looked to each other for reassurance and support. Soon after the grueling questioning sisters and gifts of carna- tions, and for some, a quick dip in the infamous pond. Heather Griffin said, Oh, gosh! I was so scared and embarrassed that I was in hystericsf' Q5 A Singing the Alma Mater for the first time are Anne Chavez and Iamie Chapman. jamie was enthusiastic throughout the whole ceremony. 18 Freshmen Induction with FRO IN TI-IE POND' AWaiting for induction to begin, Deanne Nobile, Kathy Andrea Radics sit patiently. Seniors presented their little sisters carnations. A Astounded at the question being asked, Iahnna Cali laughs as to answer correctly. Student body officers did their best to surp

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Masquerades Igor, bring me my cape. Yes, Master. Quickly, quickly, I must return before dawn. Yes, Master, but where are you going? Bla, bla to the Alverno- LaSalle Fright Night. Bla, there will be entertain- ment, magic and the frightful band CLONE, plus lots of dancing and free refreshments. Be- The day brought out all the differ- ent personalities present. sides, lgor., everyone must come in costume. I see, Master,'but is that all? Is that all! Bla, bla, stu- dents went to school dressed in costumes ranging from Raggedy Ann to radical punk rockers. The horrifying teachers bla, even showed their spirit when they presented a short skit featuring such special guests as Princess Barbar- orna, punker Chris Mur- phy and Hell's Angel member Brian Massey, while pushing the Hal- loween festivities taking place Frightday the 30th. f'Oh I see, Master. 'But no, bla, that is not 20 Halloween all. The G.A.A. is spon- soring a thrilling haunted house. I OK, Susan, are you ready to go? Yea, Lisa. Mom, we're going now, we'll be home early. d25 I Caught Ya! Barbara Thorn- hill and Mary Brkich, stategically positioned, drenched people with water while they walked through their dreaded pirate room in the haunted house. They were just two of the many people who spent long hours in preparation to make the C..A.A. Haunted House a great success. V Some radical seniors kept in the spirit of the day by coming to school dressed in up-beat to- gas. Shown here are Cathy Feeney, Kathy Mitcheltree, Monica Auzenne and Barbara Fleming. -a..,,c, .asf I ...I if , i Q .