Carson High School - Palomino Yearbook (Carson, CA)

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THEY PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN ' 84 Ted (Tahan) Kim Math and Science STARTED in 1948 tor Los Angeles area high schools, Bank of America ' s Achievement Awards had developed into one of the most comprehensive and highly re- spected student awards programs in the nation. Todav, it includes more than 300,000 graduating sen- iors from virtually every high school in California with annual cash awards exceeding $345,000. Bank of America sponsors the program in the belief that every society depends upon the individuals it pro- duces. An educated citizenry of tomorrow will come only if the students of today are encouraged in their pursuit of excellence. Michael Aldapa Business Education Betty Gil Fine Arts 212 The selection process begins at the indi- vidual schools. At Carson, a faculty commi- teee selects outstanding students in sev eral specific academic fields. Each student re- ceives a certificate of achievement. 7954 ' s certificate winners were: Michael Aldapa, Brian Cook, Alan Chu, Ruth DeCuzman, Josie Baltazar, Naekyong Kim, Ruth De- Cuzman, fosie Baltazar, Naekyong Kim, and Sabah Safieddine. After an intense debate situation, these outstanding sen- iors were claimed as exceptional . Each had demonstrated superiority in academics and service. Three contenders were selected for the next level of competition. Here, winners from approximately 12 neighboring schools participate in group discussions in front of judges of educators and civic leaders. This year, the three placque winners were very respected students. ANGELA HALILI, winning third place in the zone event, re- presented Carson in the Liberal Arts field. Angela was an active senior. She held the office of President of C.S.F. and, among other services, was involved with Ladies. TED KIM, placing honorable mention, competed in Math and Science. Ted was also a member of C.S.F., and an accom- plished chess plavcr. Betty Gil, earning a second place, competed in Fine Arts. Bett is a highly talented music major; one of the lead plaver in 1984 ' s Bye, Bye, Birdie.

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TO REMEMBER MUCH MORE. r OP 10 VIDEOS: Laurie Ander- on, O Superman (Pertor- nance art in outer space.) David lowie, Let ' s Dance (A sexy ong and love story) Billy Idol, ' Dancing with Myself la tune ibout loneliness) Michael Jack- on, Billie Jean Beat It ' Thriller (three mega-hits) Billy oel, Tell Her About it The Kinks, Come Dancing Lionel Richie: All Sight Long Donna Summer, She Works Hard For he Money Talking Heads, ' Burning Down the House The Who, You better You Bet. JUST A FEW OF MANY . I MEMORIES OLYMPIC VIEW WINTER OL YMPICS in Sarajevo: the U.S. sent an uncommonly strong learn led by seven current or recent world champions, in- cluding Skiers Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney. World Champion figure skater Mark Hamilton ' s style and grace stole the show; the cheerful smiles of the Carruthers (as they won the silver) warmed the hearts of Americans. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE EIGHTIES: Terms of Endear- ment , with Actresses Debra Winger and Shirley MacLaine is a smash hit. BEATLEMANIA strikes again as the 20th anniver- sary of the British invation hits town. Beatle ' s records still sell in astounding numbers. FOOT- LOOSE promoted as a second Flashdance is popular but never gains the impact which carried Flashdance to fame. Mothers Daughter T-T- Urttttf THE KREMLIN ' S NEW MASTER | wkttm ■i|MD Hit Vita Oil WwW TlxfeMrlUM Diltauu KzJ5 NEW LEADERS FAREWELLS for a Soviet leader in Feb., 1984. After long illness ended in the death of Soviet leader Andropov, the U.S.S.R. faced its sixth transition of lead- ership, bringing Chernenko to the forefront. Before he as- sumed leadership of the U.S.S.R., Chernenko was under- estimated. Now he will be tested by his home and the world. Vice Pres. Bush represented Pres. Reagan and a U.S. commitment to improve superpower rela- tions. imwL M [ 57 He ' s a Thriller n n Inside . vr , i His World ■r MICHAEL MANIA JACKSON EVERYWHERE: Star of records, radio and rock video, Michael Jackson is a one-man rescue team for the record busi- ness. His videos Billy Jean, Beat It , and Thriller nearly cornered the market. After watching An American Werewolf in London Jackson decided to base a new video on a teenager turned werewolf. Re- sult: Jackson and his Thriller sweep the Grammy Awards in Feb. 1984. The Thriller Album won ' t quit: 30 million and rising. MICHAEL JACKSON grabbed the back of his head and screamed. While filming a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Audito- rium, special effects caught fire and ignit- ed Jackson ' s hair. The fire scored a palm- sized second-degree burn on his crown which surrounded a third-degree burn about the size of the hold in a 45-rpm record. Jackson left the hospital 18 hours after the accident, with a fedora covering his wounds. Several weeks after the acci- dent, the television airwaves were filled with the Pepsi commerical. Jackson sang, and the Pepsi Generation had never had more impact. FAMOUS FOLKS WE REMEMBER: Cabbage Patch Kids, the doll that swept Xmas ' 83 BEST FILMS Flashdance, The Right Stuff, Risky Business, Terms of Endearment, Splash BEST T.V. Beat It Thriller Buffa- lo Bill The Day After PEOPLE: Chun Byung In, pilot of the Korean Air Liner shot down over Russia, Mr. T., huge and bronze star of the A Team , Eddie Murphy, flashy comic star of 48 HRS. and Saturday Night Live, Jennifer Beats, for her amazing dancing in Flashdance TECHNOLOGY: the home computer is found in home in increasing numbers, vid- eo games are still the rage. 211

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CARE ON THE ROAD IS REWARDED The purpose of the Drivers Ed A ward program is to encourage students to take a greater interest in developing good driving habits through their driv- er education courses by recognition of excellent achievements. In recognition of any student who has received TOO o in the Department of Motor Vehicles Road Test, and who has completed a course in Driver Edu- cation classroom and laboratory phase, the Automobile Club of Southern Cali- fornia provides to the school a 9 x 12 walnut plaque with the name of the first student who qualifies for the award. Happily, we have four new students to add to our Plaque. They are: Raul Villabos, Yolanda Kelly, Jolene Smith and Jesse Oani. Congratulations for a job well done! (L to R) Raul Villabos, Yolanda Kelly, (Asst. Principal,) Mr. Gunderson, Jolene Smith and Jesse Oani NISSAN HELPS WHEN NEEDED Most Carson students are un- aware of the quiet work being done by Nissan Corporation ' s Public Relations department. With the help of Janet Leiker, Nissan is actually an active part of the Carson campus. Nissan has adopted Carson as its school and as such, has helped out financially on many projects. Grants of $500.00 were given to the English de- partment (to help buy books for the Pacific Islander Asian American Lit. class) Medi-Colts accepted another grant, and the Health department was able to purchase many important film strips because of Nissan ' s help. Thank you, Nissan!