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

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C( n Your Mark, Get Set. . . Vi Many seniors found them- selves jumping ahead of the pack in an effort to graduate mid-term. By taking an extra class or attending R.O.P. or Work Experience, seniors advanced toward their goal of leav- ing school early. Tyra Powell stated, I took seven classes to graduate early and get an headstart in col- lege. I didn ' t have much time for myself after that. Graduating early was an option many seniors took because it al- lowed them to get a headstart on college, career opportunities or just kick back. Inconvenience was an- other major reason for choosing to graduate early. Lisa Lais comment- ed, The long ride from my home in Anaheim to North was too much for me. I planned early to skip the last semester to lessen the burden. Many mid-term grads also found it necessary to graduate early to make money to support their college edu- cation. Kim Gaughenbaugh stated, I ' m going to work next semester to help pay for my college education so my parents don ' t have to pay for it Although they missed their last se- mester, many mid-term graduates stated that they weren ' t deprived of the activities occurring such as sen- ior ditch day, the prom, and grad night. I won ' t miss out on any of the activities because my friends and my counselor will keep me informed, remarked Muryel Edwards. But no matter what they were doing, all mid-term grads returned on graduation day to take their turn re- ceiving their diplomas along with their classmates. Gaughenbaugh re- plied, Heck, yeah, I ' ll be here for graduation with just as much or more spirit as my friends who stayed here the whole year. - - Soon to be graduates still found tVie li- brary a helpful resource. Looking ahead, Dar- lene Trujillo researches an art design topic for her future career. Between preparing their sociology pro- jects, Lisa Lais and Kim Gaughenbaugh take time to socialize. 50 seniors

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enior Year Distractions Help % Oollege, grades, jobs, uncomfortable chairs, or worse yet, sit- it certainly was an awesome task to ting with a fake tree for senior portraits ull through senior year while worrying bout such important matters. But seniors the last registration in the gym ad many distractions to help them through leir final year. ' football game (we won) ecall: ' wqiwh the spirited Here Today, Gone To Maui homecoming float the final pep assembly the joy of going out to lunch the Senior Trip the Senior Breakfast taking fewer classes and working more hours So, despite the many concerns of the graduating class, the last year in high school didn ' t prove to be all that bad. w going to Sheffler Studios and posing in being fitted for a cap and gown The Collection m Aurora 1985 ugdheee Bhughnnee . . . is about all John nDenburgh can manage during the lunchtime udgie Bunny contest. With a mouth stuffed with 1 rshmallows, saying the words Pudgie Bunny I difficult, but in the end the seniors had the last rd and won the contest. seniors 49

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Charles C. Adame Baseball Ashfaq Ahmed Todd E. Alfiers Jesse S. Alvarez. Richard A. Amabisca John L. Anderson Cross Country, Soccer, Track Danny O. Andrews Maria B. Aparicio John R. Arrison Kristie L. Atchison Gloria M. Avila Volleyball Mgr., Softball, Volleyball, MECHA, Key Club, Junior Princess, Sophomore Princess, USL Treasurer Anthony J. Baca William H. Bailey Autotech, BSR David M. Ball BSR, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble Noelle G. Balla CSF, Choral Society, Chamber Singers Barbara E. Barajas Basketball, Volleyball Noah Z. Barkin CSF, Aurora, Finert2, College Bowl, French Club Michelle R. Barraza MECHA, BSR Karri D. Bates Dennis E. Baylis Football midterm graduates 51