Independence High School - American Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Jerry Brosnan dedicated his life to leading his students in the discovery of the power of literature. These words, taken from William Faulkner's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech in 1950, perhaps best exemplify not only Jerry's convictions regarding the potential of his students, but also the spirit and essence of literature that he strove to reveal to his stu- dents: . . . I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail, He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice. butbecausehehasasouha spuncapameofcmnpasyonand sacnhceandendurance.Thepoefs the writer's, duty is to write about thesetNngs.HisruspnvHege to help man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courageandhonorandhope andpndeandconmmsyonandphy and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. The poet's voice need not merely be the record of man,hcanbeoneofNmpNops the pillars to help him endure and prevaiLH We as students of independence High School will always be proud to say that we were able to have a teacher like Jerry Brosnan.Hecontnbutedrnuchtoourschoolandtotheedu- cmmnofmesnmems IVIEIVICJFQIAI. JERRY BROSNAN Jerry Brosnan

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IDATFQDIXI To the few who made it through the year. Thanks for the good times and bad times. Take care and have a nice summer. From Castro and Mosley. You can be whatever you want, if you care enough to work hard enough. Love, Mrs. Dawson Wanted: Spirit!! People to get involved in the school. Signed the ASB officers of 1977-78 fthe bestj To Kathy and Dean, the cutest couple next to Eddy and Debi. Good Luck Forever!! Lorraine, l want to spend time itself, together . . . laughing, loving, crying forever . . . Chris Harvard House thanks the Independence High School Staff for making our opening year a pleasure. Mr. DeFilippis Ms. Drieger: Become UNIQUE - Join the jewelry classes. Become you thru metal! Trudy McCulloch: Congratulations and good luck to the class of '78. Ms. Deffenbaugh: There once was a program called JEEP, a vehicle begun as a heap. But experience we found have made us profound. Our ignorance is now only knee deep! Love Happiness, and Success to the first graduating class at Independence. Mrs. Manieri, Librarian. Project Independence: Education is our freedom and the road to success. Staff and Students. Ted E Bear and Daff E. Duck -- Always and Forever. Danny: Smile. I love you and l'll never let you go. Forever yours, Rose Sanchez. Seniors, I hope you reach all of your goals in life. Good Luck! From Rory Manning. Everybody Needs Art. Veronica Rowney. Karen -- Always and Forever. Someday we will. Just the way you are. We're inseparable. Love ya, Par-ten-ner. Saludos de las clase de Espanol cle Sefiorita Amable -- Teresa, Lisa A., Michele, Debbie, Nancy, Yolanda, Karen, Mark, Larry, Dave, Patty, Susan, Donna, Chuck, Vicki, Rhonda, Lisa H., Edie, Marcie, Lauri, Margaret, Priscilla, Rachel, Steve, Marissa, Lynn, Elaine, Roger. Patrons To Rick Rogers: l'll never let you go. You're mine forever. l'll love you always, Tammy. To all IHS students, especially all Bilingual Program Participants. Les desseo buena suerte y un verano muy feliz. Sinceramente, Elias Chamorro. The Bike Shop. . . 2518 Berryessa Rd. San Jose, Cal. V 95132, 923-1535 Zanotto's Deluxe Market, your friendly store. 1960 Naglee Ave. San Jose, Cal. 294-9151 Goodbye Evelyn, Edna, Marie, Ellen, Terri Patsy, Nora. From Cindy and Jennie. We'll miss ya!! l'd like to give special thanks to Mr. Paul Ender and Dean Pullos for all their help and support that they've given me this year. Much Love, Vickie Hendry, Activities Editor. Mr. Bernucci: When in doubt- OVER-EXPOSE. lchiki Florist, 251-5386, 229 B. LaPala Dr. San Jose, Cal. That's because we're cute, Deb!! Love, Danette. Paul Ender: Think Yearbook! Vayan Setenta y Seis -- Mucha suerte alumnos que van a graduar departe de Duran y Cabral. Love ya, Big D: Dean What will I do without you, Dean? Love Always, Me. Thank you, Mr. Bernucci and Mr. Ender. From the whole Yearbook Staff. lt sure feels good to be free once again! I'm available. Send all applications to Lucretia Wiltz -- the sophisticated lady. Congratulations Jefferson Hall Seniors! From Mr. Ordaz. The harder they come the harder they fall. You'll succeed at last. Monica Silvers.

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CLOSING With the closing of the 1977-1978 school year, we can look forward to an even better year next year. The televi- sion and radio studio will be completely assembled and the swimming pools will be completed. Also, we hope that all classes will support the student body in generating more spirit. Closing