John Wesley North High School - Aurora Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Celebrating the Christmas break, stalfers lelf Rinne, Steve Bunyak. and Todd Bright choose their drinks before moving to the 8- foot sub. Preparirxg the index, Cece Rus- sell labels computer cards. Be- cause of the job ' s importance, Rus- sell found herself working many late hours. Photo editor Nancy Witt helps Mandi Liles with her deadline by filling out yet another print order. AURORA STAFF, FRONT ROW: Katie McCarty, Calvin Hao, Mandi Liles, Syd Rice, Mark Yo- honn, lay Stanley, Noah Barkin, Steve Bunyak, Pam Watts, LaShay Hicks, Megan Phillips, Alex Silva; ROW 2: John Scharman, Peter Beck, Brenda Luther, Chris Miller, Tricia Roberts, Steve Hanna, Leela Rao, Jennifer Deal, Jeff Rinne, Todd Bright, Ceclia Russell, Karen Rapp, Mark Holmes, My Phuong Tran, Kerry Tomlinson, Nancy Witt, Michelle Hayes; TOP ROW: Helen Sanematsu, Lisa Lawrance, Jennifer Rinne. (not pictured: Betty Hao, Sandeep Jauhar, Felicia King, Grace Ruben, Shirley Sandoval, advisor.) aurora 187 --

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Aurora Home Away From Home 151 C tereo blaring, motherly voice screaming . . . Outside of putting out the cat, the yearbook room had all the qualities of a second home, at least for the members of the AURORA staff. Just like a family, yearbookers always seemed to have a crisis. Pictures need- ed to be taken, copy had to be written, and deadlines had to be met. I can ' t believe the pressure, and I ' m just a floater! commented Kerry Tomlinson. However, staffers always found a way to relieve the tension. Christmas, birth- days, as well as the beginning and end of the school year were all occasions for parties. The Christmas party helped me make new friends, explained My Phuong Tran. To keep spirits up throughout the year, members decorated the back cup- boards known as THE WALL. The wall is the most wonderfully gross and disgustingly terrific place to express yourself the world has ever known, commented Pam Watts. Jokes and puns as well as funny pictures became a way for Aurora members to poke fun at each other. Joked Helen Sanematsu, It ' s a mess, but it ' s not in my house so I don ' t worry about it ... The truth of the matter was that while at school AURORA members could al- ways rely on the AURORA room and each other. Before and after school, snack and lunch, almost any time staff- ers could be found in their second home socializing, discussing headlines and layouts, or doing their homework. We ' ve never had a group be so close and stick together . . . true camara- dery, concluded Sanematsu. ••• Trying to fit copy for a division page, Co editors lenny Rinne and Helen Sanematsu utilize the computer. Editing for the AURORA, Rinne and Sanematsu did everything irom handling grouchy slaifers lo giving up their planned weekends. 1 86 organizations

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Dance Guard Groups Sparkle EY ' Isn ' t that Charlie Cha- plin? Almost but not quite. ctually it was the newest addition to the BSR ' s small group teams, the NO- VELTY DANCE TEAM. The group incorporated silent film characters and dance moves to create an off the wall routine that was truly unique. Each girl dressed as Charlie Chaplin completing the costume with a bowler hat and a cane. The group competed at several competitions where they were well received by the crowd. The rou- tine was really fun to perform, com- mented Lisa Baylis, We loved the au- dience the audience loved us. It was great! In addition to the Novelty team the WINTER GUARD, the flag and rifle team, and the SMALL DANCE TEAM represented North as well. The teams were made up of members of the BSR ' s drill team and colorguard that performed with the band during the fall. The groups attended competitions on Saturdays at high schools through- out Southern California. One such competition was the Miss Drill Team USA pageant where the Small Dance Team competed against other teams from around the country. They took first place and were named the United States Small Dance Team National Champions. The team also won an all-expense paid trip to the World Finals which were held in Japan. Winter Guard member Mike Harrison summed up the season with, We are very proud of all the teams. Though we ' re all different we all work towards one goal: To be the best at what we do. Stepping back in time, Gayla Tilsworth per- !■ jrms a zany Charlie Chaplin routine. The novel- ty team was the newest addition to the BSR ' s small group teams. Winter Guard WINTER GUARD MEMBERS, FRONT ROW: Robyn Bingham, Michelle Hernandez, Kim Harris, laina Dixon, Michael Harrison, Michelle Lira, Kim Qualley, Adri ana Ramirez, Gina Richardson: TOP ROW: Ciidiii.-iif Diaz, Robert Reqalado, Pam De- Vries, Cathy Sullivan, Colette Smith, Mona Vargus, Donna Purdy, Tracie Lancaster. 1 88 organizations