Excelsior High School - El Aviador Yearbook (Norwalk, CA)

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Pauline Villanueva and Cindy Grijis, first juniors to reeeive class rin r, check to see if their new class rnernentos fit. it Seniors Donned Sweo ters of '65, ' Each Friday seniors carried out the tradition of ole Ex- celsior by wearing their senior sweaters, After serious thought and much deliberation during the latter part of their junior year, thc senior class came to a decision on the colors and style for their class sweaters. The class of '65 chose a beige and brown v-necked cardigan. The sweater was styled with a light beige background and trimmed in a rich brown. A touch of green on the class emblem carried through the traditional colors of Excelsior. Upon receiving their sweaters in the fall, the seniors invaded the campus. Senior square took on a new aspect-the beige and brown of the class Juniors Received Closs Rings In the second week of school, the new juniors enthusiastical- ly received their rings. Receiv- ing the new rings was im- portant to the juniors for it symbolized the fact that they had finally become upperclass- men. This golden memento, inscribed with each owner's initials, and a replica of the Pilot plane, coupled with the lamp of learning, en- hanced the hands of those who wore it. It must be Friday. Why else would Ed Apodaea and Ken Bofvee wear their senior sweaters? 1 , -. X

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r ifiifiiffsf' .Mate sms uqnnmmn- new ...H Wi.'3i.'?f. '.,..T,TJff'li9SiY.'iLQC5L?',?,Z.'f .i....L w'V:N.y ..'3'i ,.... -1 sr r Pilots Launched First Quarter Activities As... Freshmen found time to smile as they were introduced to Pilot traditions. The class of '68 assembled in the auditorium a short time prior to the beginning of the school year for the traditional Orientation Day. On this day the fresh- men were introduced briefly to high school life. They were given a guided tour of Excelsior's campus and got a chance to visit some of their classes before the serious business of day to day school work began. As usual the very important Orientation Day event proved successful. The incoming frosh asked many questions about Excelsior, and queries like the follow- ing were heard as our new students became ac- quainted with the campus and school-day procedure: Is room 17 in this building? Wherels the boy's gym? g'Where would one find the library? Assembly Welcomed Student Body The first assembly of the school year was held to orientate the class of '68 and welcome back all Pilots from a long summer vacation. Majorettes, as well as song and yell leaders, were introduced to the student body. Students were en- couraged to support the football team and help get the school year started off on the right foot. All school officers were on hand to give a summary of their plans for the year's activities. A it Freshmen lnvoded Campus , ,. ,x is if Marie Pena, Susan Powers, and Shirhrn Dickinson initiated school spirit with an original routine.

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Coaches Emken and Larson, as well as team, worried but hopefully awaited victory. A large crowd of Excelsior students came out to support their school at our first football game against our cross town rival, John Glenn. Students were encouraged by student body song and yell leaders to promote school spirit. Standing on the side lines were the hopeful, but worried coaches. Pilots Closliecl in SGVL Competition