Irvington High School - Saga Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

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introduction Irvington High School, the most modern plant yet built in the Fremont area, opened its doors for the first time on September 11, 1961 to a student body of 1400. It is hard to imagine what was going through the minds of the first Viking crew as they stepped onto their as yet unchristened ship. Many were thinking fondly of the friends they left behind at Washington; others were hurrying about, worriedly, trying to find the location of their classes. There was little attention given to the sea of responsibility before them as the unsteady and as yet untried ship prepared to embark upon its first voyage. The Vikings had been a mighty lot — bold and adventurous, — thundering their way across the northern continent. This mighty Viking was the symbol of the strength and unity of action Irvington High School hoped to possess. Could we do it? The only way to answer this question was to try — and try we did! The Vikings — students and faculty alike — hoisted anchor and set sail on an unchartered course in the true Viking spirit. Traditions were established, traditions that will remain when the original members of the Viking crew are meeting and conquering other challenges life places before them. Perhaps, in a decade or two, we may all look back at this first year, the year we became Vikings and remember — surely there are memories for all of us. And so, we present a treasure chest of memories for the first Irvington Vikings and for those that will follow us. Let us recall the first year — let us recall. THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE VIKING SHIP. Carol Armstrong Editor

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Indication At the head of Irvington High’s superior administrative staff, which was so essential in guiding the initial voyage of the Irvington Viking ship, was a man who, through his superior leadership, made our maiden voyage one we shall never forget. The job of principal of a school, any school, is not an easy one. But the task before our principal was even more momentous. Before the ship could embark upon its first voyage, it had to first be built, rules and principles had to be established to steer the Vikings on the right course and insure a smooth voyage. With all of this responsibilty placed upon him, our principal still found time to confer with his Viking crew — the students of Irvington High. He was always willing to listen to our ideas; he always respected our opinions. He treated us as we wished to be treated, as (as he called us) young adults.” He served as our port in the storm” when the going was rough as the Viking ship tossed on the sea of unassurance. He could be depended upon to render advice, opinion, and guidance to reassure the still hesitant Viking crew. So Mr. Voorhees, I, on behalf of the entire Irvington Student Body, extend to you our heart¬ felt gratitude for the significant part you played in making the maiden voyage of the Viking ship one we shall never forget. And it is in this same spirit of gratitude that we respectfully dedicate to you, the first Viking treasure chest of memories, the first Saga. Respectfully Carol Armstrong 6 Saga” Editor Irvington High School 1961-62