Enterprise High School - Vespa Yearbook (Redding, CA)

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Long-awaited rains arrive . . . Shasta County and its surrounding areas were devastated by the effects of the 1976 and 1977 statewide drought. Residents of the hard-hit areas were faced with the grim reality of a summer of bone dry launch ramps and steadily growing islands in Shasta Lake. The 1976 predictions of a second year of drought became a harsh reality during the summer of 1977. Business persons attempted to scratch out a living in a reservoir that, according to many Redding residents, “looks more like a dust bowl than a national recreation area. Last year most resorts and businesses at Shasta Lake were operating at about 50 percent of normal. Owners were unsuccessful in their attempt to persuade local politicians to take measures against the steady water release of Shasta Lake. Commercial losses for 1976 totalled an estimated 80 million dollars. The summer of 1977 found the lake recreation business lying idle with operations at an estimated 15 percent of normal. The Central Valley Project entered the year of 1977 as the driest on its record. People were not sure if they would ever see a raindrop again . . . (1) The low level of Shasta Lake forces resort owners to improvise new methods to reach the water. (2) South Market storm drains, unable to handle September torrents, force gushing waters to flood sidewalks and streets, (background photo) South Market disappears for a time following the sudden, soaking rains. (3) Shasta Lake, famous for its blue waters and shoreline, loses its postcard-like qualities during the summer of 1977.

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Along with the Friday night games, dances, Homecoming and the homework of high school, comes the realization that a major decision is sneaking upon you, the student. What lies before the graduating youth? For many students, college is the answer. Others who do not wish to pursue a career with a college education might go directly into work with on-the-job training. Regional Occupa- tional Programs and work experience projects aid in making decisions for the future. Training approximately 137 students in both on- and off-campus classes, ROP was constructed to provide juniors and seniors with entry level job skills in vocational areas. Students spent from two to three hours daily learning specific skills in their desired area. One exception was those involved with the word processing trailer stationed on campus for seven weeks. Pupils from business classes practioed from one to ten hours a week. - improving their advanced typing and dictating abilities. According to Career Center Director Carol Wilson, students enrolled in ROP classes could be divided into three groups. The first were those wt were definite in their career decisio and were taking classes such as auto specialties, cosmetology or fire training to better their skills. A second group consisting of health occupations, o training and landscaping classes were usually filled by students undecided the career choice who would M0 obtain an idea of a specific area ot w Paychecks and time cards typical of outside work expen Students may earn up to ten crei11 , ,, semester through OWE. Bauman, Mr. Nat McTucker and “Work Experience education is an exciting concept because it helps the student bridge the gap between school and the working world. Marge Tenney 10 focus