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

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Zali Kerstfeest! 3... ... 'Y M' 1' Q ' Q.. . if .ff ff A 5 Come on kids! Sit on Santa's lap! said Mr. Mi- chael Schon who posed as on-campus Santa Claus. The Student Body Offi- cers sponsored the pic- tures for a dollar, as well as a Candy Gram sale. The week before vaca- tion had the theme of an the student body with Mexican folk-dancing. As in the past, home- room doors were deco- rated and trees on the terrace were trimmed. The Sophomore class tree chosen for it's origi- nality, was decorated with blue ribbons and An International Christmas international Christmas celebration. Every morn- ing during' homeroom, a prayer was read in either French, Spanish, Korean, or Indian. On Guadalupe Day, sweetbread was served in the cafeteria, and Tere Alvarado and Gina Galvan entertained 30 Student Life bulbs. The class and homerooms 104B and 118, had free dress as their prize. During the week, a toy-drive sponsored by MEND fMeet Each Need with Dignitylf brought in about two cars-full of toys for the poor children -,,,, jg x X, . 0 3 , M.. ff jx.. 1. A .J mv' gf, t 1' X 1 9 '4 i...,. .. X A Q of Pacoima. On Deceml- ber 20, a group of eight to ten girls organized by Sr. Barbara, went to wrap gifts at Immaculate Mary Parish in Pacoima. A thank-you note which was sent to the school, stated that with our help, the group was able to help 800 families this year. After school let out, students celebrated to- gether at events such as an open house at Sr. Bar- bara's convent, a night for senior class caroling was held, and couples from Salle and Alverno at- tended the annual Sno- Ball Dance . The dance, held at St. Rita's Hall, fea- tured the group Wizz Kidds .Q5 ' x --4 ..r A A poster made by a student he play of toys for MEND. Students toys to give as well as used ones A Displaying her colorful dress Gina Gal dances for an assembly. Gina has been d over five years.

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Strutting Gur Stuff and happy for having finished the 10 kilometers, Deanne Nix atel stop to catch their breath. Thanks pal, for lending me a dsangia. Students Walk to Raise Money EISW Balloons sailing, tennis shoes in motion and adrenalin flowing, set the scene for the November 20 10k walk-a-thon. An Completing the 10 ki- lometers, tired and hungry girls were pre- sented with a free lunch ticket upon arriving at Though others took shortcuts I had a good time walking the whole route! Adrienne Ayala. ll accident patroI car led the group of earnest walkers on their way. Stu- dents quickened their pace as they approached the three checkpoints where volunteers pro- vided water to quench their thirsts. the final checkpoint. Fol- lowing the lunch spon- sored by the senior class, a DJ. provided a variety of music for those who were able to regain enough strength to get up and dancelb Q . . t- .1 i njoy themselves after having eaten lunch. Pan Rama provided the music by playing HOI only rock but new wave, disco and oldies but ell. Walk-A-Thon 29

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ff . f---.1 . t ffewtse fii' Wyre f-X fs-W, Z' .,. ff? 1 it l A h 3, nam .W l 4 Posters like this seen on campus are made for homeroom competitions. Some students came on a Sunday to paint windows and make posters for Christmas. .W, ff ,A aff' H -W yaslii .ff 1 . 1. ,t if , tl , 1.wQ1g'lfv I V fl, N. A . ll? lim A Taking advantage of the chance to be photographed with Santa , Denise Ar- guijo and Becki Acosta with dolls and candy wait for their Poloroid picture. Friends, and big and little sisters had their pictures taken with him. W V 1 You is the name of the doll held by Sr. Barbara to symbolize thaf we all have something to offer to the poor. The doll in a pink uniform, was made by the mother of a former student. Student Life 31