Del Campo High School - Decamhian Yearbook (Fair Oaks, CA)

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1: -1-g-1 5 n .as ,s ,. Wtth uniforms and a Color Guard, thelnew R TC program brings the campus NEW APPEARANCE The smash hit of the summer was the movie Top Gun which displayed F- 14s streaming and students dreaming. The ambitious future fighter pilots flocked out of the theatre with their own dreams forthe future. The new AFJROTC lAir Back-to-School Night. They passed out maps and escorted wandering parents to classes at the night used to orient parents with the school. Col. Farney and Sgt. Crouse, the other ROTC instructor, received many letters thanking them for such a .v,,- fr . , 4.1! Johnson. d9PUlY Contributing tothe halftime show, ROTC aminesfhg new fllakesvtheir color uard debut under the ltr- rating' bllflhl lights of San Euan field. 4 Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corpsl brought that dream one step closer to reality. Reasons varied among cadets for taking the class. l wanted a basic idea of what the Air Force was all about, said Kevin Murphy. All the cadets were issued uniforms early in the year to wear every Tuesday. Many cadets were rudely greeted by much of the student body on uniform day, but it didn't bother some. l was darn proud! lt takes more guts to wear that uniform than to laugh about it, said Mike Hamilton. Parents and administration were esctatic about the arrival of ROTC. Junior ROTC students are excellent representatives of the DC student body, said Principal Bob McCorkle in a letter to ROTC instructor, Col. Earl Farney, concerning the cadets' help in wonderful service. The thought of Why is ROTC here? ran through people's minds all year. We're not trying to recruit them. lt's an unbias presentation of career opportunities. We hope to develop a high spirited squadron of ROTC cadets that are motivated towards carrying out the objectives of Jr. ROTC while achieving high standards of academics and leadership, said Farney. Sgt. Crouse and Col. Farney were often seen in the ROTC room fthe old band rooml as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 9 p.m. trying to get the program off the ground. These two dedicated men proved to be a role model and positive inflluence in the eyes of their cadets. They are tough, but we respect and admire them, said cadet Lisa Cheung. Q B g f ff at A x ..vl GV Va if ' ff x' 'Y- r -ml' , e .Mkdu 'QJN N ,gk ,,.,,ge,' .,,, ..+, ..f-,We .. I Y ,GM ., ' ' x ' J ,f , H, fwfr! ,, 1 Q ,fy .4., . M, ri,-21, .lu V.-'12 We . M . sl Q' I -417, f Viv! :4gb+'l 6'. 2, 'LQOG e ' f Jin .. I , il Vg.. , , :,.,,y4'r M, 3. I fs- f Atease! Claremont Hodges takes time out to relax at lunch on uniform day. il AF J ROTC 5 if X 4? v. , ggi!! Wi 'ssl To' .l iY-r- ,S 4.-..- . .....,..

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T I , I A I Keeping his composure, Randy Frazier ll is he meeting ofaIrfetrme.Jlm Baird welcomes overlooked by Col- Brad Johnson and Major Col- BVad,J0hfl50Vl, the d9P,UTY C0mFfl3Hd9f0f Bob Tomlinson, the area manager of the AFROTC in Alabama, to their DC unit. AFROTC western rggionl 5' 'Blum M f - What do you think D Of ROTC? O bd Vo V It is the only class at Del Z A' Campo that builds charac- S 4 ter, pnde 1n oneself, and ' L: country and it also betters o r o f A oneself for the future. ri -Robert Young,12 It's good if that's what you want, but I wouldn't want to wear polyester. -Shay Harris, 11 wr..-,:.174 .rrr: Houo HT se Jem '-,,-for NJD' i ry' WZ K. Jrdgemart Day Colonel Brad Johnson, deputy Contril commander for AFROTC, examines the new Q-Zkhiiic troops and gives an exoellent rating.

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A Q' - 1 I --T Ay my-W - , -W, ,F-3',1Tfe. --,f - - s 5 fi' ix far m i ix N lt almost feels explosive in terms of the potential of what we can accomplish, said Paul Wurschmidt, the new band and choir teacher. Many band members said that they came together to try to make it better than ever before which was due greatly to the new band director. Wurschmidt's energy and ambition made the band strive for excellence and gave them the inspiration they needed to be successful. He's re- vitalized the band and gotten us motivated. We're working much har- der this year to become more invol- ved with school activities and to get a higher profile than the band had in the past, said Brian Salter. The band carried on the tradition of marching at the football games. This was the first time Wurschmidt had ever taught marching. lt's much more fun because Mr. Wurschmidt is learning right along with everyone else, said Charlie Messersmith. The band played the music for some of the Drill team's perform- ances. This was a change from the usual in that the music was heard in a more exciting way. lt's a different experience but we feel more united and school spirited. lt is harder because the tempo is different. lt takes adaptation but we can deal with it, said Sulynn Chee, a member of the Drill team. I The addition of choir was another change in the Music Department. lt was the first organized choir in ten years, and there was a full group of 41 students. The class was geared towards beginners although there were many experienced singers in the class. lt's nice to see some of the cultural arts coming to DC in- stead of it being so sports-minded, said Amy Summerhays. ll JHOUGHT T Choir. Front Row: Angel Brubaker. Katti Ogle. Kimberly Arnold. Athena Walker, Wendy Chatfield, Carol Gonnly, Sandi Cope. Second Row: Moriah McVey, Stacy Moore, Michelle Mayes, Jackie Nasca, Lynette Bird, Beth Fleenor, Andrea Escalante, Amy Slagle, Amy Summerhays, Dawn Rachele Ablnante. Third Row: Heather Hall, Joanna Beaublen, Wendy Read. Eric Avila, Dave Ludwlok. Derek Ludavlcl, Robb Johns, Sheri Abshlre, Christa Waaler, Niohellewebb. Backllow: Director Paul Wursdrmldt, Laurie Slsson, Deana Horrell, Roy Miller, Lonnie Faulkner, Edward Jenner, Jonathan Ackley, Kyle McCrow, Pat Dell'Orfano, Denise Pariginl, Llnda Fox Pied Pkmers, Lisa Cheung and Wendy Campbell play their flutes in the Homecoming Rally. A drum roll please, Shane Jack displays his drumming ability during halftime at the Homecoming game. Warming up rusty voices, Lynette Bird, Beth Fleenor, Kathi Ogle, and Angel Brubaker practice Do You Hear What I Hear? ' for the Christmas performance. I 4 J if 2 E 4 Marching B Handerson,T Vlhlllams. Se Christine Wt Stephanie Br Robin Horni Mark Sedgwl Arnold, Brent Miller, Aaror Wurschmidt, Kevin Murph 1,0 ,.,., ,,.,. . , sagem eev, , . . , ,r . .. A TTWZTTT7 'WT' Tiff fl iff ' H i A we . - , V?il,1,5v,fgjL-2.7 net. J, I gibr V I K ,V , r U 4 H C -K H p I , i , .. Y A. F A A r MQ-