Junipero Serra High School - La Mision Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Af WQ,,.,Xl .. ,,., and Hearts A ,,,. z 5 F X i 1. Students arrive at the gym in a 'flash and began dancing immediately. 2. Elected queen DeeDee Coggins and king Lonnie Manzano arefirst in a line of many. 3. Could he be my prince charming ofjust another toad , is what Theresa McMillan seems to be asking. 4. Members of Flash really boogie down at the Sweetheart's Ball. 5. Members of the Parent Teacher Student Association take precaution against spiked punch. 6. As Lonnie Manzano awaits thefinal de- cision, he does a little deciding on his own. Sweetheart 's Ball 3 7

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Sweetheart 's Ball Attracted Cupids The Sweethearfs Ball was held on March 4 from 8 to 11 P.lVl. and provided a full night of variety and entertainment. The dance was held in a cupid-and-heart decorated gym and was Serra's first formal dance. Students were elegantly dressed and many couples took advantage of the opportunity to have pictures taken. The sounds of 'Flash' filled the gym, and students danced, talked, and mingled with friends and peers. Although some students sat out during each dance, the floor immediately became crowded when couples had the chance to hold their partners close as the band played their version of Just To Be Close To Youv, which was also the theme of the dance. Many students purchased the drinks and baked goods being offered by members of the Parents Teacher Student Association. The refreshments helped after a gala night of dancing. During the course of the evening a King and Queen were selected from many candidates to reign over the dance. Lonnie Manzano and DeeDee Coggins were honored in the crowning, and the next dance was reserved for all candidates following the coronation. For most students, the Sweethearts Ball was an expe- rience to remember. 36 Student Life

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Dedication Declared The dedication of Serra High was held in the gym on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. and was composed of speeches and presentations by prominent people. The ceremony began with an Invocation by Reverand Brent Eagen of Mission San Diego de Alcala and our principal, Mrs. LaRene Sullivan who gave the welcoming speech. Dr. Thomas Goodman, was the first s eaker and said a few words of greeting. Dr. Philip I-Ialfaker of the Board of Education presented the school to the community, Lynden Rader, President of the Parent Teacher Student Association accepted for the community, followed by Rick Goulet, who accepted for the Student Body. In his acceptance speech, Rick re-emphasized the feelings of many when he talked about students finally being united in a community school of their own. Our alma mater entitled Oh Serra was presented by the Choral Department, and after the conclusion of the ceremony, guests had the opportunity to tour Serra at the Open House which followed. 38 Student Life iii,