Corona Del Sol High School - Sunset Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Fine athletic programs and club organizations are headed by top quality teachers, sponsors, and coaches. We at Corona del Sol are proud of our school and what we have accomplished over the years. Now, as we look toward the future, we set new goals and hope for many more outstanding achievements. School spirit has improved tremendously in the past ten years. In 1977 the new CdS students still held a strong allegiance to the other Tempe school they had attended. Over the years, spirited Aztec students developed pride. Now, spirit excels. Mr. Mailes. Previous page: Coma del Sol mascots, Greg Abbott and Kim Horblit, display tremendous spirit during the first Aztec football game. During a spirit assembly, cheerleader Missy Keller superbly demonstrates the appearance of an Aztec foot- ball player. Catch the Wave Corona's 1987 spirit motto, was displayed on posters at the first assembly. This poster was drawn by varsity cheerleader, Missy Keller. This page: Corona del Sol students enthusiastically display their school spirit on Hawaiian Day in the student parking lot. During a football game, spirited Aztec fans demon- strate outstanding spirit by painting their faces, wearing the famous Corona Extra T-shirts, and blowing horns and throwing confetti. Photo to the left: During the traditional Pommief Football player dance that is performed during the homecoming assembly, Lynnae Villanueva dances with Brad Luken and Betsy Molander with Robert Summer- lin. SPIRIT 5

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Corona del Sol students and staff agree that we have been the number one school for ten straight years in spirit, dedication, imagination, educational quality, and uniqueness. Corona del Sol is the youngest school in Tempe, yet after only ten years we have the largest student enrollment ever! When our school first opened in 1977 the student body consisted of only sophomores and freshmen and all together they made up for approximatly 540 students. Ten years later, in 1987, we have a student population of over 2,200 and Corona hosted the largest graduation ever, approximatly 500 exceptional Aztecs. Throughout the years Corona has been recognized for its fine educational qualities and outstanding programs. Last year, our school was ranked among the top eight in the state for academic excellence by the Arizona Department of Education and it's committee of scholastically qualified Arizona citizens. Extra cirricular activities and events are certainly not overlooked at Corona. 4 SPIRIT fcont, on pg. 51 F Michelle Cortese Photo f A fxfi .' l.L 'xflr,L.lf C i li-in r1'l.ttl.Z ii L.

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Weekends Wei? Some things have not changed for the typical Corona teen in ax the ten year span of our school. We still look forward with great anticipation to the weekend, spending tons of money for entertain- ment. A typical Weekend starts early Friday night at one of our games, coming at half time so we don 't have to pay. Saturday night is spent out sometimes, maybe at an ASU game. Last and least, homework isn 't considered until 8pm Sunday. said senior Todd Weir. Our tastes have taken a drastic turn, 1977 was the BeeGees and disco, Saturday Night Fever and Saturday Night Live. This year it's any array of musical groups from Run DMC to Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Devil House, Flakey Jakes, Top Gun, and the Cosby Show. Now a girl can easily ask a guy out on a date and not be considered fast, The ratings of our movies have changed from a PGto a PG 13. R ratings are the norm with the language and sexual promiscuity reaching an all time high. School activities don't have the support they used to have ten years ago. Dances are attended in small numbers, mostly freshmen and sophomores while the upperclassmen search for a party, go eat, or rent a movie with friends. Prom still empties our wallets with the extras like limousines or flying to California for dinner before the dance. Yes, there have been a lot of changes for the teenager from entertainment, music preferences, and opportunities, but the weekend is still looked upon as a release from the dreaded school. The times have changed and it,s the people who make a difference. CdS teens stand out because everyone knows - WEEKENDS WERE MADE FOR CORONA! Dyan Mead Photo Q 2 - - 1 Coming new last year wasn 't that I hard, Corona people made it very easy to fit in and become in- volved. Cindy Cooper, senior. Corona teens are special! Stacy Combs, sophomore. Weekends I are the best part of the week. Steve Walker, senior. I ,ff ...QI , lVl ith 6 TEENS I ... -1