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

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After returning from lunch, Lynne Westafer, Kar- ama Robertson and Lisa Barger laugh with relief about having finally completed their UC applica- tions. Many seniors worked together in groups in order to help one another make the deadline. Spending a casual lunchlime on the newly con- structed planter, a group of football players enjoy the warm sun. Many of the players developed close knit friendships. Joaquin Aboytes Ronald S. Adams Stacy A. Aker Brent W. Archer Daleen M. Arias Ingrid B. Arroyo Peace On Earth Kimberly A. Bailey Ralph W. Baker

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s eniors Speed On It was the final page in a very long chapter. All the years of public education were finally coming to an end. While some served their time unceremoniously, others lived their final year in the fast lane. Decisions were made as seniors strove to determine what they were going to do with their lives in the real world , but although sev- eral detours slowed their progress and an accident here and there seemed fatal , seniors recovered and moved on to travel new high- ways. ■■Kickin ' it by the pool, Senior Matt Estes takes in ttie sights before water polo practice. Estes was one of ttiose who lived life in the fast lane during his last year of high school.

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riends Fill 4 Years During the last year of high school, the possibility of losing touch with one ' s friends was a fright- ening thought for seniors. Margaret Shoemaker and best friend, Samantha Parker even went so far as to make vows. We promised that we would always keep in touch no matter how far apart we became, said Shoemak- er. Indeed, parting with friends was a scary possibility for it also meant the loss of understanding and support they had offered. Looking ahead after graduation was a serious time filled with important de- cision making, but luckily, friends were there to help out and offer guid- ance. I decided that a college back east was a possibility, but I was terri- fied of the long distance away from home, said Uma Rao. All of my friends supported me though, it really built up my self-confidence. Many seniors agreed that close friend- ships were one of the most important parts of their four years. I ' ll always remember the good friends I have made during hign school, stated Lin- da Bartnicki. They ' ve all been spe- cial. Lisa C. Barger Shawn Barley Lisa M. Barnett Linda L. Bartnicki V. Tennis, V. Softball Bernice E. Bartoo Frank G. Baugh April Beard Megan A. Beers BSR, Key Club, CSF, Sweetheart Frosh Robyn E. Bingham Anthony Blatchford Darren D. Briscoe Jarrod M. Burton Farewell North, I ' m dancing my way to New York, to Fame. friends 39