Chaffey High School - Fasti Yearbook (Ontario, CA)

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Respite the burning in 1913. the Science Building was ebuilt once again. 4 §C0r0 anil ■ dream of many educators became a reality for the Chaffey Brothers in 1885. That was when land from their 6,000 acres was used to build the Chaf- fey College of Agriculture. A single building was opened in 1885, but was closed in 1901 for the forming of On- tario High School. In 1911, the Chaffey Joint Union High School District was formed and the school was renamed Chaffey. The first buildings of Ontario High School had been formed in mission style. An issue was passed to remodel the Liberal Arts Building and erect a science and a mechanical arts building, and also an auditorium. The building program con- tinued due to increased attendance. This, in turn, resulted in an increase in the size of the campus. The first year of school, the teachers ' salaries ranged between $1,000 and $1,800. The custo- dians earned $75 monthly. A junior college was provided in 1922, which was part of the district until 1958. It was affiliated with the Universi- ty of California for a period of time, but due to unknown circumstances, was dissolved. By 1931, U was only related by friendly interest. Today, 8 schools, plus the addition of the Site 6 school, make up the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. School standards have changed since the early days of Chaffey. School social events did occur. One vital concern in 1932 was a request for ballroom danc- ing. Initially, the request was denied, but later in the year, it was approved. Strict rules were enforced and were to be abided by all — or else! One rule was that no one was allowed to enter the dance without a partner of the opposite sex. The standards hadn ' t changed much by 1941. Permission was denied to allow the wearing of overalls and gingham dresses at a barn dance held in the gym. Proper attire was the policy. Chaffey has grown and changed in many aspects in the last 71 years. Class sizes, students, staff, and standards are a few of the main differences. Though times and standards had changed, students continued to be confronted with many of the same problems, deci- sions, and feeling which students had, and always will face. ▲ Towering in the bacl ground. Tower Hall provides a picturesque scene. • 1914 classrooms are typical of classes nowadays.

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► Boards and concrete provided the skeleton of GWS auditorium. ▼ Mistaken for a regular fiome was tfie original Ontario High School in 1903. A Seating 2.186 people, GWS provides a perfect place for school A Beginning with only one room, the Chaffey Library later expanded and grew to new functions. dimensions

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inntv Aspects reppy? Fifties? Punk? New Wave? What were you wearing in 1983? Some Chaffey students continued to wear the particular styles to which they had become accustomed. However, for many, 1983 marked the end of specific style. Out were $50 designer jeans and ' ' people mixed and matched just about anything. Leroy ' s Boys ' Home and other thrift shops were favorites for many. Fashion-consciousness gave way to individuality. Another way students expressed in- dividuality was through their different interests and activities. Some chose to get involved in social or service groups, some in sports, and then there were some individuals who held down part- time jobs. Although the student body was so diverse, it was still able to in- teract openly. For instance, in sports ac- tivities many different types of students started out at the beginning of the year as strangers. By the end of the season these individuals had become a team, a real family. It ' s true that during the year each stu- dent was working toward his or her own personal goal, yet most took the time to be a part of groups or to just take an in- terest in other students and help one another as in a working family. The many different students each gave a part of his or herself to create an at- mosphere unique to Chaffey. This was the CHS family. ▼ Intent on studying for the Driver ' s Ed. final, tfiis stu- dent fiopes to pass and receive a permit. A We are family, seems to be tfie motto of tfiis group of friends Oblivious to those around him. David Yerkey ' s sole interest is in (J S History, ► 12