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

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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

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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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16 Pilot outruns the defensive line of St. Paul? squad in a touchdown attempt Come on gangg lefs go! Half-Hme Acfivifies Thrilled Specfafors ...-N-Q-... -- V..