Irvine High School - Citadel Yearbook (Irvine, CA)

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DO YOU THINK WE COULD GET THEM TO DANCE? At the Sweethearts Ball Pam Orton and Katie Face exchange ideas for getting their dates to dance. lile the Christmas dance experienced a series of firsts the Sweethearts ball remained steadfast in many of its traditions. For the first time in the history of IHS, the Christmas dance was held in the small gym. The ASB cabinet worl ed the entire Saturday to transform the gym into a winter wonderland with a 16 foot Christmas tree and colored lights adding a cheery, holiday glow. Although attendance at the dance was fairly low, the organization and participation by the ASB in preparation for the dance was unusually high, said Sherry Phelps, Activities Director. The dance had an ice atmosphere, it was wintery and Christmassy. The people who didn ' t go don ' t know what they missed. It was really a lot of fun, said Rebecca Thomas. Two weeks before the dance, nominations were taken for the Christmas court. During the week prior to the dance, the entire student body voted during lunch for the students they wished to honor as members of the court. To reign over the court the student body chose Senior Mit h Muniz as King and Anna Toohey as Queen The remaining court members included Senior Prince Darrin Walentine and Princess Ester Gil, Junior Prince and Princess Jeff Fisher and Rebecca Thomas, Sophomore Prince and Princess Steve Bayne and Liz Brown, and Freshman Prince and Princess Mark Henigan and Tanya Yata. Tradition was the word for the Sweethearts ball. As in years past the Senior Council was responsi- ble for the organization of this Sadie Hawkins — style dance. Although the dance was held February 18, (after Valentine ' s Day) a romantic at- mosphere was ever-present. I think it ' s great that the girls get a chance to treat their boyfriends to a dance I also think it ' s a good idea that a girl can ask someone she really likes instead of waiting around for him, said Michelle Delvaux, senior. Students were impressed with the setting and mood created at the Plaza De Cafe, the site of the Sweethearts Ball, and enjoyed the return of the band Evergreen, who played at the 1983 prom. The dance was really fun because the at- mosphere was like a party; it was open, had a lot of tables to sit down and talk at, a lot of people, a lot of music, and a lot of dancing, a lot of fun, said Jim Martin, senior. The King of Hearts court the only all male dance court, was nominated several weeks before the dance and voted on by the student body. The court included King Lance Neal and Princes Greg Duniap, Sean Hitchcock, John Petersen, and Bobby Rhodes. It was an honor to be named as the King of Hearts. The best part about it was that all the guys on the court were really good friends and we had a really great time at the dance, said Senior Lance Neal. — by Kathie Kieran ' ;r m •f ' LOOK OF LOVE: cuddling up, Melissa Smith and Steve Bates enjoy the romance of the Sweethearts Ball. KISS OF CONGRATULATIONS: named as the 1984 King of i Hearts, Lance Neal receives a kiss from 1984 Homecoming ' Queen Donna Phelps. - 18 Christmas Dance Sweethearts Ball

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Dedicated mentors love jobs When choosing the name of the annual, the 1976-77 yearbook staff considered many possibilities before coming to a final decision. Bas- ed on its special definition, Citadel was selected because the staff believed that Irvine High was a place dominated by special people. Today, the concept still holds true, but the definition is more evident in the faculty. The faculty members are a special group of people dedicated to improve the process of learning. Because of their expertise, extra-curricular activities and their love for students and teaching, Scott Fier and Ellen Kesier were chosen among the elite to become the newest members of the Faculty Hall of Fame. Starting the tutoring program at his alma mater, Fier first became interested in teaching as he aid- ed fellow classmates with their homework. After graduating from Newport Harbor High with honors, Fier continued on to UCI where he double-majored in Biology and Chemistry. Aside from attending his classes, he was also involved with the tutoring program and coached baseball during his free time. I like teaching and students, said Fier. It ' s very gratifying to see other people become suc- cessful, knowing you had something to do with that success. N lr. Fier is basically a very nice person, said Senior Patricia Quiros. He cares about you and is always willing to listen if you ever have a problem. Beginning her teaching career in Melbourne, Australia, Kesier came to IHS in 1979. Once here, she helped organize the fwlath Independent Study program and revise the Geometry program, prov- ing that she was an expert in her field. Aside from being involved in the curriculum, and a member of the Program Improvement Council, Kesier takes the time to participate in rallies and contribute her talent as a musician by performing with the all-faculty De-Gap group. Mrs. Kesier is a caring person and goes out of her way to help you, said Colin Tepfer. She makes learning fun by sharing jokes which were pretty good — sometimes!! — by Gia Villanueva MATHEMATICAL MIME: Demonstrating her special gift for communication, Ellen Kesier helps a student understand a mathematical concept. MASTERMIND: Explaining a chemical principal. Scott Fier changes the transparencies on the overhead projector during his AP Chemistry class, COMRADERIE: Exhibiting a common friendship to one another. Ellen Kesier and Scott Fier converse while relaxing under the shaded trees. i EK -ttJi Faculty Hall Of Fame 17

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KING OF HEARTS COURT; Princes Sean Hitchcock, Greg Dunlap, Bobby Rhodes, King Lance Neal, and Prince John Petersen. Christmas Dance Sweethearts Ball 19