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

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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

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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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' Kelly ' Hasn ' t every girl dreamed about becoming homecom- ing queen at one time or an- other? Well, on November 2 this dream became a reality for Kelly Loveridge. Nominated by the Junior class, Loveridge was both honored and excited about being a candidate. I couldn ' t believe it when Domi- nic Vasquez, the class president, told me the junior class had no- minated me. Homecoming was a busy week for Loveridge and the other queen candidates. With the new judging process, the queen selec- tion was based upon a personal essay, an interview, and the stu- dent vote. Loveridge recalled, I was really nervous before my in- terview with the counselors. The moment of truth came Friday night when the lights went out and a firework display that spelled out Kelly was lit. When I saw my name, it took a few minutes to sink in, then I real- ized 1 had won! I was so aston- ished that I don ' t even remember the fireworks! said Loveridge. •• Eric L. Bay lis Peter M. Beck Cross Country, CSF, North Star, Auro- ra, Site Council, Honor Usher, Jr. Class Pub. Christine A. Bender Genevieve Bettencourt Immediately following the homecoming as- sembly, the queen candidates and their escorts were wisked off to UCR for portraits. The UCR Citrus Lab provided a beautiful setting for Homecoming queen Kelly Loveridge and her escort Steve Bohannon. 52 seniors