La Palma Junior High School - Patriot Yearbook (Buena Park, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1976 volume:

STONE, JAMES € c - ' hlSL f V -A O V xy ■ v 0 ■V 3 ; - ■•r+- - A - lP V y . o ' m ' t ooo n a J J s -J v F a ■a i: M ,VV ) 7 2 rr)fO(r S S-(5 - V-?- i i Jl Xi i-,-KA .V ' - - ?jcMo ' - J Introduction 2 Dedication 6 Student Government 12 Freshmen 14 Sports 34 Activities 52 Eighth Grade 72 Seventh Grade 84 Faculty and Administration 96 Farewell 104 Contents I 2 Introduction h 1 ra jj 1) Q r I Introduct30n 3 n A 4 Introduction I O rt uuu ) Introduction 5 At Right- Mr. Grace prepares for his annual Pie in the Face ordeal in October. Below- Mr. Grace teaches his glee clubs new songs for the Holiday in Music festival. Immediately Below- Everybody in glee is familiar with this sign over Mr. Grace ' s door. Opposite Page- Top- Mr. Grace points out the perfection he expects for the Christ- mas Concert. Bottom- A face which is loved and respected by all students in music. m 6 Dedication rL3 v ru The Yearbook staff has decided to show its appreciation to a man who greatly earned it. He was here when the school opened, and he began that year creating highly successful glee clubs. Afte r his annual Kiwanis Pancake Sale, he very quickly received nine pies all over his face and back. And all he could do afterward was laugh! Indeed, Mr. Grace was never an ordinary man. He showed love and concern toward all his students. His ever-present smile and Nifty Neato! at the beginning of class often made our day. He also knew how to make us laugh by rocldn ' out on occasion, often losing himself completely in his music. His love and tears will remain with us always, mingling with all our memories of our junior high school years. f? D 3 Dedication 7 i ' . ' ij ' 5,. ' -? M 0 - 1 bv iiii . ZlW 8 Class of ' 76 in BIBB HJeJ a] i!v ,T L ■ r-i r J 1 Class of ' 76 9 Spirit of ' 76 Rocks on lO Cheerleaders The cheerleaders used many stunts and cheers to pro- mote school spirit and pride. CHEERLEADERS- TOP ROW (L-R): Mrs. Zeller and Miss Blanchard-advisors, Mindi jackson-head cheerleader, Serena Calip, Char Hannah;BOTTOMROW(L-R): Judy Hart, Kristi Holmblad, Jenni Nakamura, Lyn Yakovetic. BOTTOM LEFT-The cheerleaders shine brightly in their Rain- bow Stunt. BOTTOM RIGHT- This stunt, their favor- ite, brings smiles to the faces of the cheerleaders. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP-The cheerleaders brightened smiles and rocked out at all sports activities. BOTTOM-Their traditional stunt helped link together many years of cheerleading. Rock On! The cheerleaders helped the Patriots rock on to victory. They promoted great enthusiasm and bicenten- nial pride to our campus. During the summer they worked very hard to make and improve new cheers. In August they went to camp, and although the competition was very challenging, the cheerleaders returned with superior ribbons and a trophy. The cheerleaders helped promote Patriot spirit by selling buttons and ribbons and by having car washes, pep rallies, and a spirit dance in September. The cheerleaders certainly brought the student body and faculty much more of that Patriot Pride, creating many more memories that we will cherish forever. Cheerleaders 11 Council Brings Students Together i 1 2 Student Council Top Left- Mrs. Smith, activities director and student council adviser, smiles invitingly at every student council meeting. Top Right- Stars and stripes? Yes, starred, striped, even plaid and checkered chairs were carried around campus by student cabinet members on their way to the activities room where they planned and co-ordinated the various activities of the year. STUDENT CABI- NET- Front Row (L-R): R. Potter, F. Colacion, S. Bartle; Second Row (L-R): J. Nakamatsu, B. Tanner; Third Row (L-R): L. Mortley, C. Childress, T. Potter, K. Holmblad, C. Vargas; Fourth Row (L-R): S. Cain, K. Choate, M. Bernal; Back Row (L-R): V. Vasby, G. Reese, S. Kyomen, J. Pavlovsky, S. Hanson. Bottom- The function of student council was to inform the student body about all the activities involving clubs and the student body as a whole. STUDENT COUNCIL- Front Row (L-R): T. Fales, J. Emerick, N. Gray, J. Borbon, C. Jones, K. Rice, P. Lopez, C. Hannah, J. Hart, K. Kimbrough, J. Colyer, S. Hunter, C. Rowe, B. Hebblethwaite. I hope it can be said by everyone that there has been at least one time in this school year that they have enjoyed themselves, either as a spectator or as a participant. The effort by the student cabinet this year was to make this school year the best ever for you. It was not the effort of any one person but the combined work of the student cabinet and the student body which has accomplished this. I think that you will agree that activities with many people involved are far more exciting than those with few people showing any active interest. And the class of 1976 definitely showed a lot of involvement this year. I have learned a great deal from the faculty and the student body this year. I am very grateful to all those who helped me for their time and co- operation. Most importantly, I want to thank all of you - the entire student body - for this oppor- tunity to serve you as your student body president. Steve Cain . ' - STUDENT COUNCIL (Cont)-Second Row (L-R): P. Svensk, Mrs. Smith, D. Bryan, P. Cooper, D. Harte, R. Minium, P. Brown, M. Jackson, C. Gross, M. Centeno, L. Gagnier, R. Palmer, M. McCain, C. Williamson, E. Robin- son, B. Jones; Third Row (L-R): T. Walsh, R. Villifana, C. Baginski, L. Larkey, R. Dwyer, R. Aguilar, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Seitz, L. Laird, T. McCabe, M. Pascoe, L. Tafoya, T. Inman, R. Igram; Back Row (L-R): G. Fox, D. Paquin, T. Thatcher, S. Wheeler, J. Helin, C. Nelson, T. Battista, R. Cuevas, K. May, V. Borbon, D. Crofts. This Page-Top- Walk on Walker! Cheerleader Judy Hart watches as a spirited student joins in to help support the varsity football team by walking on the Walker game poster. Middle- The ASB officers helped direct and preside over the student council meetings. Their spirit and enthusiasm guided the student cabinet in its tasks. ASB OFFICERS (L-R): Pres. -Steve Cain, V. Pres. -Vicki Vasby, Sec. -Theresa Potter, Treas. -Marilyn Bernal. Bottom-Eixcited students gather together for the first time at the first home football game. Student Council 13 The Freshman class was a very spirited one. They gathered together to create many memories which will be cherished for years. Gail Reese, as Ninth Grade President, and Karen Choate, Vice-President, worked hard to make sure the Ninth Grade class was a successful one. Cindy Vargas was elected Ninth Grade Secretary, and Cindy Childress was chosen as Treasurer. Both girls helped immensely as the spirited Freshmen sponsored the Christmas Dance on December 12 and the fantastic and patriotic Spirit of ' 76 Dance in January. Both dances were events which will last in our memories. The Freshman class also acted as the leaders for the school by showing the Eighth Grade and Seventh Grade students the proper way to act in a junior high school. The best example of their role as leaders was the way in which the Freshmen showed spirit and pride during Spirit Week. 14 Freshmen ra A J) Q S0 n-, D m x — Freshmen 15 tj Students and Teachers Unite Kirk Caroline Andy Adams Apodaca Ball Ray Kathy Tina Alfaro Arnold Bass Sharon Amy Gino Allbright Augustine Battista Barbara Barry Raymond Allen Auman Becker Chris Sue Kurt Alsaker Avis Bengston John Nick Jim 16 F reshmen Altomondo Baginski Bennet ABOVT- Coffee, tea, or me? asks Cindy Cunningham as she gets a cup of coffee for Mr. Bain. Marilyn Cindy William Bernal Bilna Black Lynda Brenda Tom Berry Birge Blanchard Cindy Cindy Cheryl Biddle Bivens Bodenhamer Chris Dan Joel Frank Debi Mike Boland Bradford Buchlmayer Cano Caya Chekel Jerry Julie Melva Patt - Chris Mike Borbon Brezden Budnovich Carmelo Centanni Chico Mark John Janice Bruce Laura Cindy Borja Brittain BuTchell Carrejo Chalup Childress Bridget Judy Jim Vince Bonnie Karen Bosch Brown Burton CarriUo Chambers Choate Tim Patti Steve James Amber Judy Boyle Brown Cain Carter Charles Christensen Brian Deborah Serena Jerry Debbie Donna Bradford Bryan Calip Cassaro Chaves Clark Freshm( 5n 17 Freshmen Act As Leaders zfl ' lV • LV « ,-j m T f 1 I ' ; 7 4k y Gaye Darcy Terry Cindy Rod Michelle Clark Cory Croft Cunningham Davis Dunkle Karen Terri Donna Carolyn Stephanie Debbie Clement Couch Crofts Curtis DeFiore Dunlap Randy Debbi Dave Patty Don Shirley Cohen Cow en Cross Cutler Dellarso Dunn Jerry Steve Curtis Kris Chris Leytha Colyer Crain Croteau Dage DeLong Durbin Steve Margaret Ray Charlotte Sherry Jean Contreras Cranston Cuevas Daniel Brian Denton Robert Dwyer Steve 18 1 reshmen David Dimino Economou • i % I Doyle Steve Mike Edmonds Egleston Escalera Maryann Bonnie Dave Egan Elam Estrella Scott Dennis Charyl Eggert Erkes Evans Barbara Allen is caught slightly off guard as she v.-alks to cl.-iss. John Angela David Evans Ferguson Eraser Nancy Gill Scott Ewer Ficke Frazee Grace Erich Patrick Fabozzi Fischer Freeze Dave Lupe Cathy Fatta Flores Fulton Lyn Ted Sindy Feduska Foster Furr Mark David Larry Felter Foulkes Gagnier Freshme n 19 We Remember the Good Times Lori Debbie Leo Tammy- Cindy Malenda Gagnier Gautz Gomez Gould Gross Hamilton Beth Melanie Dan Tammy David Paris Garcia Gibson Gonse Gourd Guard no Hamilton Dan Keith Damon Albert Cheri Karl Garcia Gibson Gonzales Granados Hackney Hammond Leonard Deanne Gilbert Kathy Ross Roy Garcia Goates Gonzales Granados Hager Hammond Debbie Mike Renee Nino Kathy Char Gass Goguen Gordon Gray Hamill Hannah Kelly Laurie Steve Bob 20 Fr eshmen Gould Green Hamill Harding Albert Granados and Ray Alfaro wait to buy some goodies at the student store before go- ing home. Doug Harper Pam Harrington Rock Harrington I Judy Debbie Henderson Mike Herrera Mary Hinshaw Carrie Hobson Gary Hobson Chris Hoffman Kirk HoUopeter Kristi Holmblad Casey Hoover Sharon Howard David Hoznor HoUi Huffman Scott Hunter Chris Huerta Ed Inzunza Rhonda Irvine Daren Jackson Maira Jackson Mindi Jackson Danny Jackson Danny Jacobsen Kim Jacobsen Richard Jaworski Freshmen 21 F ' f U f v y T- Sharon Jay Jim Jeffries Erny Jofre Vivian Jojola Brent Jones 22 Freshmen Carolyn Jones Jim Jones Paul Jones Charles Joseph Kevin Kapuy Denise Karp Dwight Kelly Karin Kelly Don Kelpinski Dave Kemp Jim Kennedy Cheryl Kervvitz Freshmen were proud of the Ninth Grade Square, and Debbie Bryan is no exception. Kelly Kimbrough Richard King John Kinner Ron Kirkconnell Curtis Knight Greg Knight Kurt Knudsen John Kooker Richard Kouyoumjian Freshmen Exhibit Spirit and Pride Jerry Kramer Anne Kreitz Kim Lane Tom Langdon Karlene La Place Leanne Larkey Peggy Karin Armando Dan Sylvia Larmer Lee Loera Luckey Maldonado Russell Vincent Forrest Lisa Chuck Larson Lee Lohner Lynch Manhard Matt Jodie Corina Kim Anna Lattimore Lewis Lopez Lyttle Manno Laurie Terry Peggy Robert Alicia Laughlin Lewis Lopc Machal Marquez Donna Kevin Linde Ledwick Becky Lee Mike Lindsey 1 Steve Cain and Nancy McDona 1 at a home football came. ' ■ ■ 1 Freshme n 23 Roxanne Michelle Linda Martin McCain McGurn Carlos MicheUe Kathy Martinez McClure McKinney Victor John David Martinez McCormick Mertz Ken Nancy Robin Mason McDonald Minium Krystal Blaine Dorothy Masters McDonald Montoya Terri Mike Lori 24 F reshmen McCabe McGee Mortley Kurt Knudsen and Steve Haniill enjoy a rare quiet moment away from the maddening crowd. Mike Mike Mount Murphy Frank Jenni Murphy Nakamura James Kelly Murphy Nelson Jim Nelson Vicki Newark Darren Nichols Just Chatting, Games Create Memories Phill Norton John O ' Brien Bob Ordway Amanda Ortega Josephine Ortiz Jackie Pachon Robin Palmer Mark Pass Jim Pate Teresa Patino Daniella Patterson Karen Pawlawski Tim Paz Doug Peacock Fred Pentzke Jerry Pepper Mike Perez Alvie Peters Hey, Gail! You ' re looking the wrong way. The game is in front of the bleachers. Ken Pfeifer Tina Pippenger Paul Poling Lynn Ponce PatU Poore Denyce Porter Mark Pospisil Theresa Potter Prov e nc e Jim Pugh Terri Radford Jenny Ramirez Freshmen 25 Students Display Many Interests Michelle Whatever it is that Trac i Walsh is 1 ook mg at must be Robidoux more important than talking to her friends . Claudia Robinson Willie Brad Chris Mike Robinson Ransom Reynolds Ritter Guadalupe Peggy Katlileen Susie Robledo Rawson Rice Rivera Will Gail Steve Jackie Roche Reese Riddle Roberts Les 26 Freshmen Anette Tony Violet Rodgers Reyna Riley Roberts Maryann Deborah Rodgers Schauster Julie Wendy Roefs SchwaK Johanna Sandy Rosa Seeley Micki Laurie Rossa Selser Gary Tony Rounds Serna Margaret Lisa Salido Serrano Jodie Matt Peter Space out; yells Sandy Shanklin to Matt Lattimorc Smith St. Marseille Svensk and other ninth grade students, trying to get them Lisa Jim Jerry to support the yearbook ' s efforts to raise extra money Smith Stone Sypkens for color pages. Mark Justin Joni Smithson Mike Stray horn Julie Taylor Brenda Sandy Don Kevin Snyder Stroozas Teague Shanklin Shook Slezak Craig Lana Rhonda Joe Carla Diana Sommer Sumner Ternes Shelton Skinner Smith Kim Andrea Matt Ron Cathy Jerald Stairs Suppenbach Tevere Freshm :n 27 Shelton Slezak Smith 1 il ■ £k t- i! Toe C-reE ' fr?. 2 ,, Frerffiiz£e3i • i -dey ' rt ' eibold Jeff ■yfiQiassis Halloween Hat Dav Lifts Spirit: Remembering the good times, these special friends added to our memories by showing their personalities. PATRIOT PERSONALITIES-(l)-Peppiest Personality-Ed Watts, Char Hannah; (2)-Absolutely Athletic-Ed Watts, Mindi Jackson; {3)-Pat and Patti-Dave Fatta, Gail Reese; (4)-Biggest Brain-Margaret Cranston, Rod Davis; (5)-Most Admired-Joel Buchlmayer, Lori Mortley. NEXT PAGE-( l)-Famous Faculty Member-Mr. Rodgers; (2)-Brightest Smile-Dave Verduzco, Serena Calip; (3)-Classiest Clothes-Jeanne Voight, Damon Gonzales; (4)-Fantastically Funny-Karlene La Place, Ed Watts; (5)-Super Spirited-Joel Buchlmayer, Char Hannah. 30 PatTiot Personalities jfe iai I rijf mtiH.i «!k ■ 1 Friends Make Memories JJ u u Patriot Personalities 31 Crowns, flowers, and tears! The second week of November was very exciting for all girls that were nominated for Miss La Palma. The students first voted for twenty girls, then ten, and finally five finalists. These girls were Margaret Cranston, Jean Dwyer, Judy Hart, Lori Mortley, and Theresa Potter. The finalists were taken to lunch at the Foxfire on Friday, November 14, and later Friday night attended the dance to hear the final results. Mr. Hoyt was given the honor of announcing Miss La Palma. The court was Margaret Cranston, Jean Dwyer, and Judy Hart. Lori Mortley was crowned Miss La Palma with Theresa Potter her princess. Mr. Hoyt then escorted Lori down to the dance floor for the next dance. It was a very exciting night and everyone was happy with their new Miss La Palma. 32A iss La Palma Lori Receives Crown of Glory Fairest of the fair! TOP LEFT - MISS LA PALMA FINALISTS - FRONT ROW (L-R): Court -Judy Hart, Jean Dwyer, Margaret Cranston; BACK ROW (L-R): Princess-Theresa Potter, Miss La Palma-Lori Mortley. TOP RIGHT-Chosen as princess, Theresa let out a scream of joy as the announcement was made. BOTTOM (L-R): The Court, Margaret, Jean, and Judy, were excited at the outcome and very happy for Lori. OPPOSITE PACE-Tears of happi- ness overwhelmed Lori as the Crown of Glory was placed on her head. Miss La Palma 33 ' ■ • 1((- Championships seemed to fall like rain! The Varsity Football team had a fair year, but the J.V. Football team took the Western Division Title. During basketball season the ninth grade team sought revenge and won the Anaheim District Championship, destroying South at Orangeview. Not to be outdone, the J.V. Basketball team stole another Western Division Title, also from South. As we went to press, the J .V . and Varsity Track teams were off and running toward another equally successful season. Also, the Wrestling team sported new red, white, and blue uniforms. If ever there were a championship year, this was it! 34 Athletics rbrk D 01 D m Athletics 35 Watts, Shelton Combination Proves Successful The passing combination of Ed Watts and Ron Shelton provided many exciting moments on the field. Although the season was not very successful, the team always played with determination and courage. Because of this, we feel it was an outstanding season. TOP-VARSITY FOOTBALL -FRONT ROW (L-R): G. Wallace, D. Fatta, D. Verduzco, T. Sema, R. Whitehurst, C. Manhard G. Gonzales, Man. A. Granados, Man. A. Peters; SECOND ROW (L-R): R. Becker, M. Lattimore , P. Jones, N. Gray, J. McCormick, M. Perez, E. Jofre, S. Grain; THIRD ROW (L-R):D. Gonzales, R. Alfaro, P. Freeze, D. Eraser, R. Cohen, B. Roche B. Jones. J. Buchlmayer; BACK ROW (L-R): G. Knight, S. Hunter, K. Mason, C. Croteau, Coach Ammirato, E. Watts, R. Shelton, J. Smith, T. Boyle. BOTTOM RIGHT -Striving for points, Ray Alfaro dodges tackles. BOTTOM LEFT- ' Tush ' em back! Dave Verduzco blocks for Greg Knight during the game against Lexington. 36 Varsity Football VARSITY FOOTBALL La Palma .... Oxford La Palma .... 20 Apollo La Palma .... 12 Lexington La Palma .... 16 Orange view La Palma .... 6 Walker La Palma .... Pine La Pal ma .... 6 Oak . 6 .16 . . 20 . 22 . 13 .21 TOP LEFT: Passing with acciiracy, Ron Shelton used this form continually throughout the season. BOTTOM LEFT- Pressing forward, Ray Alfaro moves for more yardage against the Lions. BOTTOM RIGHT: Driving with all his might, Greg Knight pushes forward in the game against Orange view. Varsity Football 37 Varsity Crushes South for Championship 9 r« SIS ' i ♦ i South sank to a powerful La Palma team which wanted the Anaheim District Championship badly enough to practically walk away with it. The score was 63 to 37. In addition, we destroyed Oak in the Holiday Tournament during December, nabbing a first place trophy. Oak also fell prey to our powerful team when it came to decide on a Western Division Champion, 72 to 66. TOP LEFT-Up goes the ball as Paul Jones jumps for it in the game against Walker. TOP RIGHT-Passing time, Dave Fatta dribbles the ball around the court. BOTTOM -VARSITY BASKETBALL-KNEELING (L-R): Captain-]. Sypkens, Coach Ammirato; STANDING (L-R): A. Peters, D. Fatta, S. Hunter, P. Winton, R. Shelton, E. Watts, S. Egleston, C. Croteau, K. Mason, R. Cohen, P. Jones, M. Chekel, Man. B. Jones. SSA ' arsity Basketball VARSITY BASKETBALL La Palma. .44 Ball... 32 La Palma. .64 South. . .65 La Palma. .57 Orangeview. . . 17 La Palma. .36 Apollo. . . 30 La Palma. .65 Walker. . . 35 La Palma. .53 Lexington. . . 49 La Palma. .44 Oxford. . . 31 La Palma. .63 Pine. . . 55 La Palma. .65 Oak... 55 La Palma. .71 South. . . 62-Holiday Tournament La Palma. .55 Lexington. . .44-Holiday Tournament La Palma. .59 Oak. . . 54-Holiday Tournament La Palma. .84 Orangeview. . .43 La Palma. .57 Apollo. . .43 La Palma. .45 Walker... 47 La Palma. .72 Oak. . . 66-Westeni Division Champion ship La Palma. .63 South. . . 37-District Championship LEFT: Scoring a point for La Palma, Jerry Sypkens shoots a basket. TOP RIGHT: Concentrating on dribbling the ball, Ron Shelton dodges a Walker opponent. Varsity Basketball 39 Varsity Track Breaks Tape TRACK SCHEDULE DATE SCORE ■■ . January 29 La Palma. . 39 Oxford 47 E- February 5 La Palma.. 56 Apollo 30 JBI February 11 La Palma. . Lexington... February 19 La Palma.. 3 2 Orangeview. .54 February 26 La Palma. .31 Walker 55 March 4LaPalma..23 Pine 63 March 11 La Palma.. 17 Oak 68 S BL TOP LEFT -With a last burst of energy, Randy Cohen sprints across the finish line. RIGHT -Flying through the air, Kelly Kimbrough stretches for every possible inch. 40A arsity Track mr,i f f, f. r TOP LEFT -Shot-Putter Curt Croteau adds strength to Varsit track. TOP RIGHT-Clearing the bar, Jerry Sypkens uses the Western roll to outjump Apollo. ABOVE-Success came through long, hard hours of practice for the Varsity track team. The competition was rough but they performed with flying colors. Varsity track-FRONT ROW (L-R): S. Economou, R. Jaworski, S. Grain, C. De Long, P.Jones, D. Fatta, D. Garcia, K. Gould, J. Burton, J, Borbon; BACK ROW (L-R): S, Hunter, K. Kimbrough, G. Smith, J. Sypkens, E. Watts, C. Croteau, P. Winton, R. Cohen, COACH-Mr. Rodgers. Varsity Track 41 Spring Sports Add Excitement BASEBALL AND TENNIS SCHEDULE March 25 Ball March 29 South April 1 Orangeview April 5 Apollo April 8 Walker April 22 Lexington April 26 Oxford April 29 Pine May 3 Oak May 6 .Orangeview May 10 Apollo May 13 Walker During the spring a man ' s fancy turns to . . . baseball, tennis, and wrestling. All three sports were active. TOP- Smashing their way to success, the tennis team performed well against their foes. VARSITY TENNIS (L-R): Coach Walker, Man. Gill Ficke, Don Shook, John Evans, Kurt Knudsen, Daren Jackson, Joel Buchlmayer, Kirk Adams, Jerry Sypkens. MIDDLE-Combining skills, good sportsmanship, and a sincere team effort, the baseball team proved successfull. VARSITY BASEBALL- FRONT ROW (L-R): J. Borbon, D. Guarino, D. Fatta, M. Snyder, B. Roche, J. Burton, S. Hamill; BACK ROW (L-R): Man. D. Reynolds, B. Jones, R. Cohen, J. Obrien, D. Dellarso, T. Boyle, R. Shelton, G. Knight, S. Hunter, Coach Rodgers. LEFT-Cream of the crop, first man Jerry Sypkens smashes the ball into the far corner in a pre -season match against hapless Ball. BOTTOM- Hoping to score, Greg Knight readies himself for the pitch. 4 2 Spring Sports LEFT - Ready, Wrestle! Damon Gonzales prepares to take down his opponent. TOP RIGHT -Undefeated in its first year, the Wrestling team once again pinned all its opponents. WRESTLING -FRONT ROW (L-R): D. Moynihan, T. Inman; SECOND ROW (L-R): J. Hemandez, M. Chico, C. DeLong; THIRD ROW (L-R): S. Okerlund, B. Owens; FOURTH ROW (L-R): R. Jaworski, R. Mendoza, D. Verduzco; FIFTH ROW (L-R): B. Gibbons, D. Gonzales; BACK ROW (L-R): R. Davis, M. Pospisil, M. Ritter, BOTTOM RIGHT -Exhibiting excellent form, Dave Verduzco gains t vo points against Damon Gonzales in a practice match. Spring Sports 43 Eighth Nabs Title After Title EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL La Palma 12 Oxford 6 La Raima 14 Apollo 6 La Palma 8 Lexington La Palma 26 Orangeview La Palma 8 Walke La Palma 12 Pine La Raima 20 Oak 12 District Championship La Palma South 20 WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONS! The Eighth Graders this year walked away with the Western Division Cham- pionship in both basketball and football. TOP RIGHT -Driven out of bounds, Ed Mahler and Co. stop a Lexington running back cold. BOTTOM -Hustle was the name of the game as the Eighth Graders took the Western Division Title. FRONT ROW (L-R): R. Williams, D. Kelley, A. Salvatierra, J. Bueno, D. Mora, M. Smith, J. O ' Hern; SECOND ROW (L-R): V. Martinez, D. Hebblethwaite , R. Collins, S. Hunter, K. Shelton, T, Vasquez, J. Pruitt, K. Petersen; THIRD ROW (L-R): M. Rosa, K. Murtha, R. Mendoza, J. Madrid, R. Caballero, B. Rodriguez, G. Quinlan, R. Avena, R. Davis, G. Twardowski; FOURTH ROW (L-R): A. Hernandez, B. Gibbons, E. Mahler, P. Moniz, D. Lennon, P. Parker, K, Thompson, R. Zamora, M. Kohler, M. Zerkle; BACK (L-R): MANAGER- B. Tippett. COACHES-T. Ammirato, G. Coy, Mr. Ernst, MANAGERS-A. Peters, A. Granados. 44 J .V. Football 8th La Palma 57 La Palnia 55 La Palma 59 La Palma 61 La Palma 49 La Palma 50 La Palma 52 La Palma 34 La Palma 43 La Palma 52 La Palnia 59 La Palma 45 BASKETBALL SClltDULl 7th Kih 7th 29 54 53 Oraiigcvicw 39 64 30 Apollo 33 •, . 43 26 Walker 40 35 39 Lexington 53 29 38 Oxford 14 20 43 Pine 39 33 3? Oak 29 22 56 Orangcview 25 37 30 Apollo 34 42 32 Walker District Playoffs Oxford 45 District Championship South 66 m .- S K H c H E Hb iSk nr K ■ k - ,7 ■■ fe P - l F C 1 %mi AT LEFT-Fouled by a player from Walker, Rory Collins misses a shot. MIDDLE RIGHT-The seventh grade team showed great potential. SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL -FRONT ROW (L-R): G. Pellegrino, K. Winton, R, Rabune, L. Fay; STANDING (L-R): D. Kutnyak, A. Jackson, M. Chekel, J. Shrank, J. Martinez, T. Dearinger, J. Bonnema; BACK ROW (L-R): Coach Ernst. BOTTOM RIGHT-Westem Division Championships seemed to be easy for any eighth grade team to capture. The eighth graders lost a close contest to South and narrowly missed the entire District title. EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL-FRONT ROW (L-R): M. Deckert, A. Hernandez, R. ColUns, R. Williams, D. Trevett; BACK ROW (L-R): MANAGER -J. -Madrid, T. Larsen, R. Zamora, K, Thompson, P. Parker, J. Poling, R. Avena , Coach Coy. J.V. Basketball 45 1 r ' ' • T ' -. v i Gaining skill and coordination, many seventli and eighth graders participated in Track, Tennis, and Baseball during the spring. TOP LEFT -Although the tennis teams were selected at the end of the school year. Coach Walker assured us of another successful season. J.V. TENNIS (L-R): David Larkin, Ron Baca, Bryan Hanke , Steve Nolan, Scott Jackson, Craig Rowe, Craig Cook, Mike Deckert, Ken Shelton, Jeff Armstrong. TOP RIGHT -Warming up his rifle pitching arm. Rod Zamora prepares himself for the first scrimmage game against Ball Junior High. BOTTOM LEFT -After one year off, the Eighth Grade Baseball team was reorganized and showed much promise for success. EIGHTH GRADE BASEBALL-FRONT ROW (L-R): K. Gibson, J. Madrid, S. Hunter, G. Twardowski, K. Jones, R. Williams, M. Smith, A. Hernandez, Man.-K. Murphy; BACK ROW (L-R): Coach Coy, M. Walters, G, Quinlan, E. Mahler, K. Thompson, R. Zamora, B. Rodriuez, J. Poling, R. Davis, Coach Deering. 46 J.V. Tennis, Baseball Seventh C rade Track La Palma 17 Oxford 60 La Palma 61 Apollo 16 La Palma 39 Orangeview 38 La Palma 22 Walker 55 La Palma 16 Pine 61 La Palma 10 Oak 67 Lexington meet cancelled. Eighth G rade Track La Palma 42 Oxford 44 La Palma 66 Apollo 20 La Palma 47 Orangeview 39 La Palma 55 Walker 31 La Palma 46 Pine 40 La Palma 32 Oak 54 Lexington meet cancelled. ■«i« jtw- %■;,; ' ' Sprinting and jumping, the seventh and eighth grade track teams showed spirit and enthusiasm. TOP LEFT- SEVENTH GRADE TRACK-FRONT ROW (L-R): J. Welch, B. Jordan, M. Cochran, R. Rabune, D. Moynihan, M. Tafoya, L. Martinez, B. Stairs, J. Cranston, R. Magallanes, B. Enslow; BACK ROW (L-R): J. Hernandez, R. Conant, J. Hearn, J. Chairez, J. Martinez, L. Ferguson, J. Anderson, C, Keller, R. Granados, J. Foster, COACH-Mr. Deering, BOTTOM RIGHT-Sailing gracefully, Jerry Sypkens clears the bar against Orangeview. BOTTOM LEFT-EIGHTH GRADE TRACK -FRONT ROW (L-R): D. Weber, J. Dwyer, J. Welch, T. Fales, S. Hunter, R. Salas; BACK ROW (L-R): COACH-Mr. Huffman, T. Ponce, C. Glenn, J. Hayes, B. Gibbons, T. Larsen, R. Zamora, R. Davis, M. Koliler, MAN.-K. Shelton. J.V. Track 47 Skills, Sportsmanship Learned in G.A.A C.A.A. is a program to help girls learn more about sports, skills, and the fun involved in participating. TOP RIGHT -NINTH GRADE G.A.A. -FRONT RO V(L-R): K. Kelly. C. Vargas, D. Clark, L. Yakovetic. K. Choate. L. Serrano. A. Manno, ]. Nakamura; SECOND ROW(L-R): G. Clark, J. Pachon, C. Centanni, S. Howard, N. Turner, P. Larmer, K. Waki , R. Palmer; THIRD ROVV(L-R): M. Truckcy, T. Couch, D. Cowen, M. Cranston, P. Bro TO. S. Calip, K. Stairs. M. Hinshaw . Mindi Jackson; FOURTH RO V(L-R): V. Vasby. C. Hannah. P. Poorc, L. Wright, L. Chalup. C. Alsaker, S. Jay, K. Jacobsen; FIFTH ROW (L-R): S. DeFiore, K. Dage. D. Cory, P. Lopez, M. Budnovich. C. Childress. L. Mortley, M. Bernal; BACK ROW (L-R): D. Henderson, C. Reynolds. Maira Jackson, J. Roberts, B. Bosch, J. Hart. BOTTOM RIGHT -Using a side arm dig. Patty Brown hits the ball over the net. LEFT -Demonstrating a good backswing. Margaret Cranston returns the serve. OPPOSITE PAGE-TOP LEFT-SEVENTH, EIGHTH GRADE G.A.A. -FRONT ROW (L-R): M. Cano, K. Jacobsen, M. Baily, C. Jeffus, T. Brown, L. Feduska; SECOND ROW (L-R): B. Winters. T. Smith, D. Cory, K. Kirkconnell, C. Howard. J. Kidder. T. Arrizon, P. Gurule. J. Teague, K. Benson. A. Ball; THIRD ROW (L-R): M. Biggs, C. Lockhart, L. Smith, D. Reyna, L. Ritchie, J. Selinske, T. Michael, K. Sheets, K. Coleman, S. Wells, M. Smith, J. Nakamatsu; FOURTH ROW (L-R): J. Kirschner, A. Ford, N. Holden, R. Mortis, J. Bird, C. Curtis, T. Highly, A. Vaccaro, K. Baldes, A. Aguilar, T. Bott; FIFTH ROW (L-R): P. Allen. S, Sowul. K. Perkins. C. Baginski, K. Lorenz. D. Smith, R. Pesicka, T. Huisenga, T. Morin, E. Crozier; (cont. next page) 48 G.A.A, ' ' ' r TOP LEFT-SEXTNTH, EIGHTH GRADE C.A.A. cont-SINTH ROW (L-R): T. Volosin. S. Cudmundson , 1.. Pi-rry, P. P;ilmiT. D. Van Horn, S. Celaya, R. Figucroa. P. Chandlcy, M. Cholemmki, M. Valdcz, D. Llamas; SEVENTH ROW (L-R): L. Vos. M. Slocksdalc. V. Borbon, K. Sandoval, Y. Lopez. L. Cotugno. K. Augustine, L. Henderson, S. Kitchin, L, Laird, L. Di Laurenzio; EIGHTH ROW ( L-R): R . Aguilar, R. Dwyer, ]. Cliristiaiisen, M. Gyde, F. Schvvenke, R. Lang, T. Campbell, M. .«vlvare2, . I. Pascoe , J. Hearn, K. May; BACK ROW (L-R): D ' . Poore , 1. Dc Pena, M. Centcno, H. Benson. L. Scott, R. Lang, S. Donley, P. Gonzales, G. Ciauri, J. Barker, M. Barker. ISOTTOM LEFT-Planning all G.A.A. acUvitics, the C.A.A. Board was in charge of the Mother-Daughter Dessert and Fashion Show. They also planned the G.A.A. -Varsity Club Ice Skating Party and Sold Frozen Bananas during Spirit Week. G.A.A. Board-TOP ROW (L-R); J. Hart, V. Vasby, C. Hannah, P. Browi; SECOND ROW (L-R): R. Lang, E. Crozicr, K. Waki; BOTTOM ROW (L-R): J. Nakamura, M. Jackson, G. Reese; TOP RICHT-Ready to serve, Yvctte Lopez prepares to smash the ball to her opponent. MIDDLE RIGHT-Helping C.A.A. plan all their activities, Ms. Gustafson and Ms. Kocrbcr were excellent sponsors whom we will always remember. BOTTOM RIGHT-Keeping everything in order, the T.A. ' s were a big help to the P.E. teachers. T.A. ' s-TOP ROW (L-R): J. Hart, S. Howard, D. Cory, P. Brown; SECOND ROW (L-R): L. Wright, C. Childress, M. Budnovich; BOTTOM ROW (L-R): J. Nakamura, R. Palmer, A. Kreitz, C. Hannah. C.A.A. 49 Gymnastics Added to G.A.A. TOP LEFT -An energetic bunch, Basketball All-Stars worked for perfection. BASKETBALL ALL-STARS -FRONT RO V(L-R): L. Durbin, A. Reyna, P. Brown, S. Calip; SECOND ROW (L-R): J. Brown, L. Mortly, P. Gonzales, M. Valdez; THIRD ROW (L-R): A. Aguilar, T. Nossett, C. Hannah, Y. Lopez; BACK ROW (L-R): D. Cory, R. Aguilar, L. Stark, D. Poore; BOTTOM RICHT- How ' s that? asks Lori Henderson as she returns the serve. BOTTOM MIDDLE -VOLLEYBALL ALL-STARS-FRONT ROW (L-R): M. Hinshaw, G. Clark, P. Brown; SECOND ROW(L-R): C. Hannah, D. Cory, J. Hart, P. Lopez; THIRD ROW (L-R): M. Valdez, M. Pascoe, T. Huisenga; BACK ROW (L-R): Y. Lopez, R. Aguilar, P. Gonzales, S. Donley; AT RIGHT-Showing how it ' s done, Mr. Miller and Lori Feduska try a unique stunt. 50 Girls Sports u « « -. Got Spir7 A  -9- AT LEFT-Some people walk on their feet, but Susie Buma and Lori Florian like to do things differently. TOP RIGHT-Racquets swinging wildly, the tennis team finally got organized. TENNIS TEAM-FRONT ROW (L-R): A. Vaccaro, E. Ford, K. VVaki, M. Cranston, S. Lockhart, Karen Jacobsen; SECOND ROW (L-R):K. Baldes, J. Pachon, S. Kitchin, Kim Jacobsen , Y. Lopez, A. Aguilar, L. Henderson, R. Aguilar, S. Hanson; liACK ROW (L-R): 1. De Pcna, C. Childress, L. Scott, C. Hannah, J. Hart, P. Brown, M. Truckey, P. Gonzales. BOTTOM RIGHT-Flipping and ttuning somersaults, the gymnastic team was a new addition to G.A.A, GYMNASTIC TEAM- FRONT-J. Nakamura; FRONT ROW (L-R): 1. De Pena, T. Tripp, L. Laird, L. Florian, C. Worley; SECOND ROW(L-R): K. Waki, J. Emerick. D. Crofts, M. Smith, S. Buma, B. Hinds, D. Trudeau, Coach Miller; BACK ROW (L-R): M. Jackson, G. Reese; ON SHOULDERS (L-R): M. Hinshaw, L. Feduska. Girls S ports 51 Laughing and cheering, the student body was besieged with many activities. Dances were better than ever. How could any of us ever forget that Friday night in November when Lori Mortley was crowned Miss La Palma? The Christmas Dance was a dressy and festive affair that was enjoyed by everyone who attended. As usual, the eighth grade class managed to turn an otherwise uneventful Friday night into a gala occasion when they sponsored the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance. In addition to dances, the glee clubs performed throughout the year, winning many awards and trophies. The band, resplendent in their new uniforms, also won many awards. The TORCH staff reported all these events to the student body exceptionally well. A colorful yearbook was put out by the yearbook staff to attempt to capture the excitement and memories. 52 Activities I v_ rb Activities 53 Service Clubs Benefit Students TOP-Checkmating its opponents, Chess Club went on to victory. CHESS CLUB-FRONT ROW (L-R): D. Reynolds, C. Lewis, G, Nolan, R. Potter; SECOND ROW(L-R): G. Ransom, J. Kennedy, M, Ater, S. Nolan, D. Salke; BACK ROW (L-R): Sponsor-S. Moss, P. Rundle, B. Black, Rick Davis, Rod Davis. BOTTOM -Helping out at track meets, Varsity Club worked hard throughout the year. VARSITY CLUB-FRONT (L-R): Coach Ammirato, J. Buchlmayer, D. Verduzco, M. Chico, N. Gray, T. Boyle, S. Cain, C. Manhard; SECOND ROW (L-R): C. Croteau, A. Peters, E. Watts, B. Jones, S. Hunter, K. Mason, P. Jones, M. Snyder, D. Fatta, D. Jackson; THIRD ROW (L-R): D. Fraser, M. Perez, G. Wallace, T. Serna, J. Sypkens, R. ALfaro, R. Shelton, J. Smith, R. Cohen, W. Roche; BACK:R. Becker. 54 Activities . te :«i top-As a favorite hang-out, the Student Store was a meeting place for practically everyone. BOTTOM LEFT- Aiding the school in several different ways, the Media Club worked to improve the library and sold fruitcakes during Christmas to raise money. MEDIA CLUB-FRONT ROW (L-R): Dave Quigley, Ray Cuevas, James Carter; BACK ROW (L-R): Mike Goguen, Danny Jacobsen, MikeMcCee, Doug Peacock, John Koch. Sponsor, Mrs. Keyes, was not pictured. AT RIGHT -Helping students throughout the year, Student Store provided food as well as valuable classroom supplies to the entire student body. STUDENT STORE-FRONT ROW (L-R): Floyd Curtis, MaryGonse, Anne Kreitz; BACK ROW (L-R): Karen Perkins, Michele Cholewinski, Barbara Krietz, Sponsor-Mrs. Merica. Activities 55 Varied Cultures Add Interest « Buenos dias, guten tag, bonjour! Many students at La Palma studied various cultures through language. TOP- Wunderbar! German club planned many activities, including a snow trip. GERMAN CLUB-FRONT ROW (L-R): M. Jackson, G. Reese, F. Curtis, V. Lee, D. Bryan, J. Newman, L. Martinez, M. Magolino, K. Malcomson, D. Reyna, L. Robledo, S. Beetler, S. Boyd, J. Desrosiers, L. Ritchie; SECOND ROW (L-R): A. Tamanaha, L. Schulz, S. Kyomen, J. Pavlovsky, L. Conant, T. Croft, C. Keller, S. Laybourne , M. Callis, D. Plett, J. Dwyer, B. Roche, K. Masters, D. BaU, Sponsor-Frau Dessecker; BACK ROW (L-R): M. Duran, S. Graige, M. Deckert, R. Davis, T. Fales, D. Patterson, B. Elam, K. Blackett, K. LaPlace, S. Mago, T. Highley, S. Spinning, A. Post, J. Colyer. LEFT-Small but mighty ' , French Club was a very exclusive club. FRENCH CLUB- FRONT ROW (L-R): G. Firestone, M. Ater, R. Clark, J. Eastland; BACK ROW (L-R): Sponsor-Mrs. Fix, M. Magolino, M. Williams, S. Boyd. 56 Activities BOTTOM MIDDLE -Media Club was the name chosen for the former Chicano Club. Members sold suckers to raise money for ac tivities. MECHA CLUB-FRONT ROW (L-R): Sponsor-Ms. Appel, P. Carmelo, D. Garcia, S. Martinez; SECOND ROW (L-R): M. Tafoya, M. Millan, M. Centeno, V. Chairez, 1. Vasquez, K. Sandoval, V. Borbon, T. Vasquez; BACK ROW (L-R): M. Escalara, F. Colacion, H. Paz, M. Nlendez, J. Carmelo, G. Gonzalez, A. Ferguson, J. Borbon, B. Buelna. BOTTOM RIGHT- Olvera Street was visited by Spanish Club as a traditional field trip. They also broke a pinata during Christmas. SPANISH CLU FRONT ROW (L-R): K. Young, K. Gonzales, K. Allen, L. Van Buskirk, J. Porter, N. Norris, S. Harte, K. Herweck, J. Prie SECOND ROW (L-R): J. Centner, L. DiLaurenzio, I. Soto, C. Worley, S. Buma, B. Hinds, M. Cano, L. Curtis, C. Jordan, Poore, A. Vaccaro; THIRD ROW (L-R): B. Hanke, D. Svensk, K. Coleman, M. Smith, M. Magolino, K. Augustine, R. Figueroa, J. Christiansen, B. Stark, H. Huffman; FOURTH ROW (L-R): A. Ortega, M. Alvarez, P. White. D. Caya, R. Young, M. Howard; FIFTH ROW (L-R): Y. Lopez, C. Andazola, J. Pachon, D. Gass, S. Hackney, M. McCain, D. Reyna, E Ford, P. Chandley, C. Murphy, E. Crozier; SIXTH ROW (L-R): D. Moya, Sponsor-Mrs. Johnson, S. Okcrlund, T. Crofts, M, Pascoe, A. Post, S. Seeley, S. DeFiore, A. Augustine; LAST ROW (L-R): P. Lopez, D, Henderson, S. Denton, G. Ciauri. TOP RIGHT-The Frau discusses German Club activities with president Bill Roche. Classwork, Clubs Combine for Fun ■■4 - lift ■M p. ' 1 1 if HH 1 K ' ' . t y LEFT- How about this for a headline ? , says Ms. Reissen as she helps Jeanne Voight and Debbie Caya on TORCH. TOP RIGHT-Directing the TORCH staff, the TORCH editors added new ideas. TORCH EDITORS-FRONT ROW (L-R): C. Cunningham, D. Patterson; SECOND ROW (L-R): K. Bengtson, C. Bodenhamer, D. Caya, D. Gass; BACK ROW (L-R): B. Elam, J. Voight, L. Selser, J. Pachon. RIGHT-Working side by side , the TORCH staff helped make this year great. TORCH Staff-FRONT ROW (L-R): Kurt Bengtson, Melva Bundnovich, Jeanne Voight, Debbie Gass. SECOND ROW (L-R): Adviser-Ms. Riessen, Bonnie Elam, Cindy Cunningham, Theresa Potter, Kelly Nelson. THIRD ROW (L-R): Robin Warren, Debbie Caya, Cheryl Bodenhamer, Jackie Pachon. BACK ROW (L-R): Daniella Patterson, Karon Waki, Laurie Selser, Bonnie Chambers. 58 Activities J H TOP LEFT -Gaining knowledge about the world, many students joinedScience Club. SCIENCE CLUB-FRONT ROW (L-R): G. Rounds, M. Jackson, L. Mortley, K. Lane; SECOND ROW (L-R): L. Rodgers, C. Vargas, K. Choate , D. Cowen, R. Kouyoumjian; THIRD ROW (L-R): R. Whitehurst, C. Hannah, Sponsor-C. Miller, M. Snyder, R, Provence; FOURTH ROW (L-R): R. Warren, L. Robledo, G. Reese, S. Grain, J. Colyer; FIFTH ROW (L-R): A. Reyna, D. Henderson, J. Pachon, J. Pugh, P. Svensk; SIXTH ROW (L-R): S. DcFiore, P. Poore , D. Fatta, S, Shanklin; SEVENTH ROW (L-R): D. Quigley, S. Eggert, D. Karp; BACK ROW (L-R): S. Egleston, R. Shelton, P. Jones; TOP RIGHT- ' Your scores on that speech were very good; however, . . Says Mr. Hoyt to Karin Kelly. BOTTOM -Doing well at tournaments, the Speech Club was a new but energetic group. SPEECH CLUB (L-R): J. Pavlovsky, R. Davis, K. Kelly, F. Colacion, M. Smith, D. Nichols, V. Lee, Sponsor-B. Hoyt. Activities 59 Hard Work, Dedication Pays Off After all those homework assignments, many students gained recognition for their academic effort. TOP RIGHT-High grades earned many students membership in Honor Society. Disneyland and the mountains were visited. HONOR SOCIETY-FIRST SEMESTER -FRONT ROW (L-R): D. Altshuler, T. Battista, D. Martin, K. Waki, A. Manno, J. Nakamura, C. Brady; SECOND ROW(L-R): R. Huebner, C. Layman, M. Deckert, L. Robledo, R. Palmer, P. Lopez, D. Caya, J. Bird, D. Shook, J. Pachon, [. Soto, M. Smith, S. WeUs, K. Coleman; THIRD ROW (L-R): H. Benson, T. Ponce, S. DeFiore, M. Jackson, C. Kerwitz, C. Hacfaiey, D, Bryan, C. Crisso, D. Patterson, K. Kelly, A. Aguilar, J. Hearn, R. Dwyer, M. FuUer; FOURTH ROW (L-R): M. Cranston, G. Ciauri, L. Scott, W. Verhoef, C. Hannah, C. Clark, C. Andazola, J. Pavlosky, R. Aguilar, G. Akers, A. Tamanaha, S. Kyomen, M. Duran; FIFTH ROW (L-R): J. Dwyer, T. Tripp, R. Davis, J. Sypkens, R. Shelton, S. Hanson, R. Warren, P. Svensk, G. Reese, P. Poore , K. Nelson, Sponsor-Mrs. Lower. FAR LEFT -Discussing the trip to Magic Mountain, Sponsor-Mrs. Riessen chats gaily with Honor Society President Jean Dwyer. BOTTOM RIGHT -Magic Mountain was seen by mem- bers of Honor Society during the spring. HONOR SOCIETY-SECOND SEMESTER -FRONT ROW (L-R): I. Wynne, A. Ford, M. Zola, L. Castillo, K. Coleman, C. Brady, D. Adoor, M. Smith, C. Lockhart, I. Soto, D. Shook, K. Kelly, D. Patterson, C. Kerwitz; (cont. next page). HONOR SOCIETY-SECOND SEMESTER (cont.) SECOND ROW (L-R): P. Mortin, C. Layman, S. Nolan, T. Bucl ' eister, R. Palmer, J. Nakamura, K. Waki, L. Robledo, S. De Fiore, D. laya, M. Jackson; THIRD ROW (L-R): J. Dwyer, R. Whitehurst, K. Shclton, T. Ponce, M. Hinshaw, J. Pachon, C. Andazola, A. Tamanaha, J. Hearn, A. Aguilar, M. Fuller, C. Hackney; BACK ROW (L-R): G. Ciauri, L. Scott, K. Graham, D. Bryan, L. Henderson, R. Davis, T. Hart, Gail Akcrs. TOP-A New club on campus, the ninth grade MGM ' s combined club and class activities. NINTH GRADE MGM -FRONT Rt W (L-R): Sponsor-Mrs. Dougherty, Jerry Colyer, Steve Economou; SECOND ROW (L-R): Don Shook, Margaret Cranston; BACK ROW (L-R): Karin Kelly, Rod Davis, Jean Dwyer. BOTTOM -Having field trips and parties tliroughout the year, the eighth grade MGM ' s had a blast. EIGHTH GRADE MGM-FRONT ROW (L-R): D. Nelson, D. Horita, C. Layman, P. Martin, C. Rowe, C. Worley, J. Pavlovsky; SECOND ROW (L-R): D. Atshuler, C. WiUiams, L. Schulz, H. Benson, S. Kyomen, M. Duran; BACK ROW (L-R): K. Thompson, V. Martinez-not in club, J. Madrid, M. Deckcrt, P. Parker, S. Graige, T. Falcs, Sponsor-Mrs. Olsen. 61 Spirited Clubs Motivate Students RIGHT -As younger generation Liberty Belles, Block LP served us well by participating and showing spirit. BLOCK LP-FRONT ROW(L-R): M. Fuller, C. Brady, S. Harte, P. Gurule, K. Peavy, K. Herweck, L. Scott; SECOND ROW(L-R): D. Robinson, K. Augustine, T. Bott, P. Wagner, P. Chandley, J. Christiansen, P. Gonzales; THIRD ROW(L-R): H. Benson, M. Pascoe , Sponsor-Ms. Simpson, J. Hern, T. Hart, S. Hanson, M. Vaughn; BACK ROW(L-R):R. Villafana, K. Grand, E. Hank, L. Chapman, A. Gentry, L. Sheldon, J. Casper. LEFT- Yes, you must go to all the games, says Ms. Simpson, as she explains the rules of being a Block LP member. 62 Activities TOP LEFT-Smiling and laughing, officers Robin Villafana and Lela Sheldon enjoy another home game. TOP RIGHT- We won another one! , says Ms. Ferrin, Liberty Belles Sponsor, as she walks away from another home game. BOTTOM-Adding zest and enthusiasm, the Liberty Belles practically guaranteed us a District Championship. LIBERTY BELLES -FRONT ROW (L-R): S. Denton, D. Goates, D. Patterson, S. Seeley, D. Ledwick; SECOND ROW (L-R): H. Huffman, M, Hinshaw, J. Pachon, C. Kerwitz, D. Dunlap, D. Caya, D. Gass, A. Charles, L. Selser; BACK ROW (L-R): Adviser-Ms. Ferrin, P. Brown, D. Bryan, C. Hackney, D. Henderson, M. McCain, C. Daniel, J. Voight. Activities 63 ■: 4 New Uniforms Add Memories ■woiMM4bMifc M M t.M 1 ¥ 1 TOP-Mrs. Wyatt, Band Director, appears very pleased after a good performance at the Elementary Schools. BOTTOM-New uniforms added pride to Advanced Band. ADVANCED RAND-FROKT ROW (L-R): L. Sumner, P. Gonzales, M. Duran. H. Huffman. A. Manno. B. Garcia, C. Clark. .M. Pascoe; SECOND ROW (L-R): K. Waki . D. Altshuler, K. Nelson. L. Bruno, K. Rice. M. Zola, R. Da -is. P. Winton. Nl. Cholewinski . B. Hennegen. R, .Mortis, C. MoUoy, J. Colyer. N. Baginski, A. Orzco. K. Impens, K. Adams; THIRD ROW (L-R): G. Ficke, M. Zerkle. E. Inmnza , S. Hunter. M. Goguen. 1. DePena, S. Fuentes, J. Husted. M. Pass. R. Davis. R. Cuevas; FOURTH ROW (L-R); K. Hammond. D. Verduzco. B. Machal. B. Ahms, A. Peters, S. Himter. T. Schiffer, J. Hinshaw, T. Sema. K. .Murphy. D. Gonse; B.ACK ROW (L-R): M. Deckert. K. Thompson, D. Kemp. S. Anders, .A. Ball. L. Gomez, M. Murphy, J. Kinner. 64 Band TOP -Stringed instruments added pluck to band. ADVANCED ORCHESTRA -FRONT ROW (L-R): C. Andazola, D. Smith, J. Pavlovsk ' , N. Cepeda, L. Vos, N. Turner, M. Duran. R. Huebner, J. McGlasson, H. Huffman; SECOND ROW (L-R): A. Tamanaha, C. Robinson. K. Allen. P. Allen, L. Urias, M. Gonse . D. .Moynihan, G. Ochiai, K. Appleman, B. Enslow, D. Goates; THIRD ROW (L-R): D. Kemp. A. Ball, S. Anders, L. Sumner, C. Clark, D. Altshuler, K. Nelson, R. Cuevas; BACK ROW (L-): T. Schiffer, M. Zerkle, . Murphy. B. Machal, G. Ganger. MIDDLE RIGHT -After the performance, Matt St. Marseille and Bob Provence talk up a storm. BOTTOM RIGHT-Performing on stage, the new stage band entertained many audiences. ST.- GE B.4ND-FRONT ROW (L-R): J. Husted, M. Pass, S. Allbright, K. Impens, K. Adams; SECOND ROW (L-R): C. Williams, M. Zerkle, E. Inzunza, C. Joseph, K. Shelton; BACK ROW (L-R): D. Kemp, A. Ball, S. Anders. G. Egelin, T. Schiffer. D. Shields, L. Gomez, M. Murphy, T. Goodson. BOTTO.M LEFT-Showing their spirit, R a mona Mortis and Kathleen Rice clown around before the band performs for the elementary schools. Band 65 Banner and Flag Step Out Front TOP LEFT-Learning and developing musically, Beginning Band showed musical interest. BEGINNING BAND- FRONT ROW (L-R): M. Gonse, Rhonda Lang, M. Gyde, Roberta Lang, G. Hurlbut, S. Joseph, D. Smith, C. Curtis, D. Kelly; SECOND ROW (L-R): E. Harris, R. Valencia, J. Chilcott, A. Kite, J. Ryburn, K. DePena, M. Winningham, J. Anderson; BACK ROW (L-R): T. Gendle, M. Borja, J. Kooker, L. Russo, T. Rosales, T, Wurm. TOP RIGHT -Showing his pride, Kirk Adams led the band in all their parades. BOTTOM-Halfway to success. Intermediate Band strove to improve their skills. INTERMEDL TE BAND-FRONT ROW (L-R): R. Warren, R. Rehm, M. Magolino, M. Pospisil, D. Van Horn, L. Bufka, S. Celaya, V. Carrillo; SECOND ROW (L-R): J. Bird, C. Zieglar, N. Holden, E, Mahler, J. Porter, J, Winstein, T. Edwards, S. Bartle, R. Potter, J. Eastland, R. Graham, R. Magallanes, T. Jansen; THIRD ROW (L-R): C. Joseph, J, Nakamatsu, M. Bird, H. Kinner, K. Gibson, J. Landes, W. Cooper, D. Bryan, R. Baca, D. Warren, A. Ball, R. Hughes, P. Rundle, S. Allbright, M. Pass; BACK ROW (L-R): D. Mackie, D. Winters, J. Bonnema, D. Trevett, B. Porritt, S. Wheeler. 66 Band LEPT-Showing their versatility, the Banner and Flag carriers demonstrate a clever pose. BANNER AND FIj G CARRIERS -FRONT ROW (L-R): K. Lane, A. Vacc aro; SECOND ROW (L-R): T. Potter, B. Chambers, N. McDonald; THIRD ROW (L-R): C. Biddle , J. Dwyer, T. Tripp, L. Wright; BACK ROW (L-R): T. Walsh. C. Cunningham, P. Rawson, M. Truckey, R. Martin. TOP RIGHT -Sitting pretty, Kim Lane shows off her smile. BOTTOM RIGHT -Full of pride, the Banner and Flag carriers proudly represented La Palma with their marching and smiling. Banner and Flag 67 Tears and Awards Keep Students Together 68 Glee TOP LEFT -Bumble bees do it. Why can ' t Karin Lee? TOP RIGHT-Rehearsing with Madrigals, Mr. Grace sings along. BOTTOM-The blending of voices in Concert Choir makes a lovely sound. CONCERT CHOIRT-FRONT ROW (L-R): M. Jackson, A. Vaccaro, D. Cautz, P. White, P. Brown. L. Yakovetic, C. Vargas, S. Riddle, M. Snyder, G. Ransom D. Reutzel, S. Graige, B. Beinlich, L. Paige. D. Caya, M. McCain, C. Curtis, N. Turner. D. Clark, K. Choate, T. Bott, L. Durbin; SECOND ROW (L-R): M. Hinshaw, C. Kerwitz, J. Pachon, J. Christensen, D. Dunlap D. Porter, C. Daniel, R. Minium. J. Cassaro. G. Twardowski, K. Jones, S. Nolan, T. Schiffer, G. Battista, M. Deckert, N. Cepeda, L. Schultz, A. Augustine, T. Potter. L. Lynch, L. Larkey, D. Gass, N. Wiebold, A. Manno, L. Smith; THIRD ROW (L-R): C. Bodenhamer, C. Calip, N. Ewer, K. Granados, C. Gross, .M. Bemal, S. Truckey, R. Kouyoumjian, P. Rundle , J. Buchlmayer. M. Perez P. Svensk, R. Harrington, M. St. Marseille, .K. Shelton. K. McKinney. J. Smith, K. Dage. J. Stroozas. L. Wright, K. Jacobsen, C. Hannah, K. Nelson, A. Ferguson, , I. Rossa; BACK ROW (L-R); J. Burchell, P. Rawson, T. Tripp, C. Robinson, C. Bivens, C. Reynolds, D. Goates, B. Elam, C. Cunningham, K, Hamill, S. Grain, J. Nelson, F. Kimbrough, E. Watts, M. Felter, B. Gibbons, M. Mount, T. Ponce, S. Economou, B. Jones, V. Vasby, S. Shanklin, C. Childress, C. Biddle, J. Roberts, D. Bryan, T. Wold, G. Reese, P. Poore, C. Jones. ' i m ' is TOP LEFT -In a singing frenzy, Cheryl Kerwitz and Cindy Biddle are caught in the lens of a yearbook photographer. TOP RIGHT-As cream of the crop , the Madrigal singers entertained many audiences through the year. .MADRIGALS-FRONT ROW (L-R): K. Choate. S. Riddle, D. Gass, G. Battista, C. Kerwitz, M. Deckert. M. Hinshaw, M. Snyder, L. Yakovetici SECOND ROW (L-R): D. Dimlap, M. St. .Marseille, C. Robinson. M. Perez, C. Gross, ]. Buchlmayer, S. Calip, P. Svensk, C. Hannah; THIRD ROW (L-R): K. Nelson. S. Economou, K. Granados, B. Jones, C. Biddle, M. Mount, S. Truckey, R. Kouyoumjian, C. Childress; BACK ROW (L-R): C. Jones. J. Nelson, K. Lee, B. Gibbons, F.. Watts. K. Kimbrough, T. Wold, F. Murphy, C. Re Tlolds. BOTTOM RIGHT -In their last year the Adv.inced Girls sang out proudly with beautiful voices. ADVANCED GIRLS- FRONT ROW (L-R): M. Jackson, A. Vaccaro, D. Gautz. P. White. P. Brown. L. Yakovetic. C. Vargas. D. Caya. M. McCain. C. Curtis, N. Turner, D. Clark, K. Choate, K. Little. T. Bott, L. Durbin; SECOND ROW (L-R): M. Hinshaw. C. Kcrwitz. J. Pachon, J. Christensen, D. Dunlap, R. Minium, Y. Lopez, C. Daniel, D. Porter, L. Smith, L. Schulz. A. .Xugustine. T. Potter. L. L -nch, L. Larkey , D. Gass. N. Wiebold. A. .Manno; THIRD ROW (L-R): C. Bodenhamer, S. Calip, N. Ewer. M. Bemal, C. Gross, C. Childress. P. Lopez, J. Smith. J. Stroozas. ,M. Truckey, K. McKinney, K. Jacobsen. K. Dage, L. Wright, K. Granados, M. Rossa, D. Bryan. C. Hannah, K. Nelson, A. Ferguson; BACK ROW (L-R): T. Tripp, C. Robinson, C. Bivens, C. Reynolds, D. Goates, B. Elam, j. Burchell, C. Cunningham, P. Rawson, T. Wold. C. Jones, K. Hamill. V. Vasby, S. Shanklin, K. Lee, J. Roberts, C. Biddle. G. Reese, P. Poore. Glees Reach Success in ' 76 TOP: What a familiar smiling face! Mr. Grace poses for a picture. MIDDLE: In their first year, Beginning Girls ' Glee showed good potential. BEGINNING GIRLS ' GLEE -FRONT ROW (L-R): L. Feduska, K. Jacobsen, J. Shook, L. Van Buskirk, M. Zola, B. Winters, L. Chambers, B. Beckering, M. Biggs, C. Howard, C. Jordan, S. Honea, J. Newman, M. Cano; SECOND ROW (L-R): K. Benson, L. Castillo, D. Bricker, B. Soto, J. Westlake, C. Baldes, D. Bancock, J. Ree, S. Buchlmayer, A. Hazelton, S. Spining, B. Stark, L. McGurn, T. Smith, D. Reyna, L. Smith, T. Daleo; THIRD ROW (L-R): J. Zamora, C. Snyder, S. Nunez, S. Moody, N. Pippin, J. Kirschner, K. Little, L. Blackmon, M. Pospisil, S. Celaya, K. Wolfe, J. Riportella , D . Van Horn, A. Ford, K. Lorenz, T. Buckheister, C. Holden, K. Etheridge , M. Gonzales; BACK ROW (L-R): B. Hennegen, J. Barker, M. Alvarez, B. Tanner, J. Dunn, K. Young, M. Parker, R. Lang, D. Watts, C. Ferguson, K. Blacket, J. Ortiz, T. Rodgers, R. Lang, T. Cambell, L. DiLaurenzio, C. Baginski , C. Allbright, K. Crawford. 1 BOTTOM-Looking forward to their freshman year. Intermediate Girls ' GL GIRLS ' GLEE-FRONT ROW (L-R): S. Wells, Y. Harrington, L. Urias, K. B. Hinds, G. Fabozzi, C. Worley, C. Lockhart, S. Buma, T. Morin, E. Brady; SECOND ROW (L-R): T. Huisenga , D. Robinson, V. Ferguson, L. McLaughlin, P. Allan, S. Oliphant, M. Fuller, K. May, P. Wagner, G. Astone, B. Fedorczyk, K. Murphy, L. Curtis, R. Young; THIRD ROW (L C. Grisso, B. Frazier, J. Casper, A. Gentry, C. Murphy, L. Cotugno, L Williamson, M. Stocksdale , Y. Wold, C. Mounts, K. Arnold, C. Clark L. Henderson, K. Hall, L. Feduska, L. Sheldon, P. Hamilton, R. Hami Cochran, H. Meyers, W. Verhoef, H. Lindberg, M. Shipley, J. Hukill, Burchell, E. Robinson, J. Christiansen. 70 Glee ee sang out with grace. INTERMEDIATE Herweck, J. Kidder, V. Boley, I. Soto, Crozier, J. Emerick, K. Coleman, C. Conant, R. Gaul, M. Usher, B. Akers, S. Clark, O. Britinshaw, C. -R): D. McNeil, S. Genara, L. Vos. Laird, L. Chapman, L. Stark, C. , L. Morris; BACK ROW (L-R): T. Hart, Iton, M. Centeno, M. Shipley, J. L. Gonzales, L. Scott, S. Hanson, S. V Our twelfth year together was one of our most memorable and exciting ones, filled with activities and honors maintaining the high standards and traditions of our Choral Music Department. Our annual Pancake Breakfast Ticket Sale broke all records. We were quite proud of our new choral group, Junior Varsity Boys ' Glee. Back to School Night and Holiday in Music were two of the activities in which the glees performed. Our concert toiu- to the elementary schools was rewarding and fun. The annual Boys ' Glee Clinic Festival and the Advanced Girls ' Glee ' s second apprearance at the National Orange Show were during the middle of the school year. Finally, the Spring activities included S .C .V. A . Festivals in Malibu, La Habra, and Baldwin Park, plus our District Festival at the Convention Center. The Sharps and Flats Ball ' 76 was a big success, and the two Spring Concerts brought our season to a close. The Concert Choir gathered for one last per- formance at graduation ending another great musical year. t .11 f I. iir -Tn-k TOP LEFT-Boys Glee singer Jim Hatch shows off his tonsils. TOP RIGHT -Enthusiastically learning, Junior Varsity Boys showed good promise. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS GLEE-FRONT ROW (L-R): J. Clark, D. Wallace, D. Harte, S. Fuller; SECOND ROW (L-R): B. Jordan, R. DeWeerd, S. Bridgett, D. Peavey, K. McNamara; BACK ROW (L-R): K. Stevenson, R. Machado, K. Harder, H. Sebille. G. Pellegrino, J. Tabares. BOTTOM-Winning their way through many competitions, Varsity Boys proved successful. VARSITY ' BOYS GLEE-FRONT ROW (L-R): J. Petsch, I. Wynne, R. Ray, K. Winton, C. Dayton, P. Reutzel, R. Becker. T. Thatcher. J. McCarty, R. Baca, B. Sewell, J. Hinshaw, D. Mo Tuhan, J. Hatch, T. Brown, J. Castillo; SECOND ROW (L-R): M. Conley, R. Magallanes, S. Riddle, M. Snyder, G. Ransom, S. Nolan, T. Schiffer, B. Vasby, B. Beinlich, J. Warnick, S. Graige, L. Paige, J. Sclifo, M. Paul, S. Bizzle; THIRD ROW (L-R): D. Murphy, K. Jones, G. Twardowski, J. Cassaro, M. Perez, S. Cooper, J. Anderson, P. Svensk, C. Ruggless, R. Harrington, M. St. MarseUle, N. Cepeda, M. Deckert, G. Battista, S. Jackson; BACK ROW (L-R): P, Rimdle, J, Buchlmayer, R. Kouyoumjian, S. Grain, J, Nelson, F. Murphy, K. Kimbrough, E. Watts, M. Felter, B. Gibbons, M. Mount, B. Jones, T. Ponce, S. Economou, K. Shelton. «l i We won! The eighth grade class won the Penny Race by a large margin during the United Way Fund Campaign in November. In addition to that, the eighth grade was also very successful in many other activities. They organized the Miss La Palma election and sponsored the Thanksgiving Dance where Lori Mortley was crowned Miss La Raima. Leading the eighth grade students in these activities were the eighth grade officers. Sharon Kyomen did an out- standing job printing posters and making signs for the Miss La Palma election and other eighth grade activities. No wonder she was elected President! Frankie Colacion was Vice-president, Shari Hanson was Secretary, and Janet Pavlovsky was Treasurer, All the girls did a great job. The eighth grade class ended the year by sponsoring the Graduation Dance as a farewell gift to the departing ninth grade students. All in all, the eighth grade class was a very spirited one which created their share of special mem- ories. k) ru FK fej m rJ] [Ji Eighth Grade 73 Patriots Work Hard Yet Enjoy Themselves a ' - ' - ' ¥ i ja :rlA .- ' ' ' Vl! ? L Rachel Auman Ray Avena Ben Aviles Connie Bates Tony Battista As the siin slowly sets, a lonely student gets her books from her locker and prepares to walk home. Sam Jo Cheryl John Beetler Bird Brady Bueno Brian Veronica Jim Susie Beinlich Boley Brown Buma Robert Tracie Ronnie Sharon Bennen Bott Brown Burchell -_™ Holly Shelly Laura Donna Benson Boyd Bruno Burtenshaw Chip Kathleen Henry Agnew AUen Armenta Anna David Jeff Aguilar Altshuler Armstrong Rosa Danny Debbie Aguilar Anderson Arnold Bruce Robert Charlene Ahrns Antis Astone Gail Tom Kathy Akers Arbiso Augustine 74 Eis jhth Grade m 1 ' K jMJ- S 1 ■mt B 1 . M ■ _ ) Ray Caballero Serri Carpenter Allison Terri Camp Tony Campos Elizabeth Candelaria Carpenter Cindy Cason Sandy C as or. Janet Pam Casper Chandly Margaret Lola Centeno Chapman Nick Usha Cereda Chauhan Valerie Ruben Chairez rjiico Janet Casper, Debbie Salazar, Lillian Conant, Michelle Cholev.inski, and Heidi Meyers seem to enjoy English. Mich elle James Craig Cholewinski Clark Cook Julie Susan Cherylc Christiansen Clark Cooper Bina Janine Scott Chiauri Cochran Cooper Carol Frankie Laura Clark Colacion Cotugno Karen Coleman Greg Rory ' Elizabeth le Collins Crceier Lillian Cheryl Conant Curtis Eighth Grade 75 If - .t Individual Students '  Prove to Be Powerful Memories i AS Leslie Frank Curtis Defillippi Rick lanthe Davis DePena M ax ine Rodney de Bruyn Deskin Mike John Deckert DeSTOsiers Stephani Donley Michele Duran Robin Dwyer Sheryl Dyar James Eastland Mark Edmiaston Gar ' Egelin Dana Ehlers David Ehlers Jeff Elder Julie Em eric k Norman Emerick Gene Enslow John Ether idge Connie Evaskevich Steve Ewing Tony Fales Brenda Fedorczyk Brian Ferguson Valerie Ferguson Linda Fesili Renee Figueroa Heike Floesser Santos Flores John Patino needed a drink after practice. 76 Eighth Grade i ' ;l; Loretta Florian Mike Fox Brenda Frazicr Kevin Frizellc Cindy Michels is still trying to figure out what that strange black thing was that the photographer was aiming at her. Sidney Ann Fuentes C entr ' Michelle Ban Fuller Gibbons Patty Kenny Funk Gibson Gary Raymond Ganger Gibson Roxann Chris Gaul Glenn Sandy Tim Genera Godar Tim Mary Gendle Consc Anthony Gonzalez Doreen Gonzales Lori Gonzalez Prissy Gonzales Troy Goodson Tracy Goodwin Kellie Graham Steve Graigc Leslie Graves Cindy Grissco Pam Curule Roger Hager Karen Hall William Hamill Eighth Grade 77 Alone Or With Friends, We Forge Memories Rene Steve Jodie Russell Hamilton Harper Hearn Hill Amazed by the camera, La ura Bruno reaches into 1 Richaid Yvonne Brian Bridget 1 Hancock Harrington Hebblethwaite Hinds her locker for more books. 1 Edie Hank Ten Hart James Helin Derek Horita Bryan Sannon Lori MicheUe Hanke Harte Henderson Howard Jode Julie Tim Wally Jeff Hannan Lynda Albert Roland Hukill Hurtado Inman Johnson Hay Hernandez Huebner Tim Jim Mike Kelly Shari Jeff Karen Tonya HukUl Husted Jansen Jones Hanson Hayes Herweck Huisenga Stuart Kim Hunter Impens Tim Jansen Nadme Karle 78 E ighth Grade Brian Kelley Jenny Kidder Howard Kinner Kurt is Kirkpatrick Elwin Kishimoto Starnii Kitchen John Koch Mario GaQ Kohler Lanning Jeff Dave Kooker Larkin Danny Todd Kramer Larsen Barbara William Kriet2 Layman Sharon Robert Kyomen Ledwick Lisa Dave Laird Lennon Ed Craig Lakso Lewis Heidi Lindberg Allan Linde Donna Llamas Cher -1 Lockhart James Long Yvette Lopez Jim Madrid Eric Mahler George Maldonado Danny Manns Jose Paul Martin Sandra Martinez Vincc Martinez Rob McCullotigh Faces set in wonder, Leslie Paige and Craig Lewis watch as the varsity football team demolishes Lexington. Eighth Grade 79 Sports, Classes-Captivate Students ■( n 1 1 VI Curiously, game. Tim Schiffer watches the football ] Lori Demse McDougal McNiel Jeff Ricky Mc Cowan Mendoza Brenda Savino McLaughlin Mesa Heidi Meyers Cindy Michels Millie Millan Tom Mixon Frank MoUoy Paul Moniz Debbie Moore Scott Moore De metric Mora Theresa Morin Linda Morris Charlotte Mounts David Moya Chris Murphy Karlene Murphy Kyle Murphy Kelly Murtha Chris Nelson David Nelson Debbie New Steve Nolan Natalie Norris Kathy O ' Connor Tim O ' Hern Steve Okerlund Susy Oliphant Amelia Orozco Williom Owens Tony Pagan Leslie Paige n M ■ y a v.- Paul Mike Karen Billy Donna Parker Paul Perkins Pippin Poore Maureen Janet Rhonda .k-iida Keith Pascoe Pavlovsky Pesicki lull t ' orter What an interesting notebook! say Michele Cholewinski and Bridget Hinds as they look over their notes for a big test in Eng- lish. Donna Patch John Patino Karen Peavy Kim Peavy Kfith Petersen Ricky Piatt Inr, Tony Ponce Greg Quinlan David Quigley Greg Ransom Dan Reutzel Dan Reynolds Lisa Ritchie Mark Roberts Debbie Robinson Billy Rodriguez Frank Rodriguez Martin Rosa Tim Rosalcs Dan Roath Danny Rose Craig Rowe Eighth Grade 81 Cheerful Smiles Brighten Campus - fs. y Pat Rundle James Ryburn Robert Salas Debra Salazar Dennis Salke Angel Salvatierra Charles Scalfani Tim Schiffe r Linda Schulz Stewart Schwarz Laurie Scott Robert Scott Cathy Serratelli Arnold Serrato Frank Shea Robert Sheets Lela Sheldon Ken Shelton Dale Shields Myra Shipley Myrna Shipley Mark Smith Michele Smith Irene Soto Smiling gracefully, Bridget Hinds shows her Friday smile. Lisa Stark Rod St, John Michelle Stocksdale Juan Suarez Amy Tamanaha Evelyn Tan Louis Tarantino Jamie Teague Kevin Ternes Carol Thackaberry Ken Thompson Mike Thompson Doug Toland David Trevett 82 Eighth Grade r: K ■ Tony Vasquez Darrell Weber Ronnie Williams Tim Woods Opening your locker is a daily routine, but Tammy Michele Vaughn Jim Welch Steve Williams Cheryl Worley Tripp does it with a smile. Ray Susan Cheryl Ruth ' elasquez Wells Williamson Young Wendy Verhoef Gary Westerman Dennis Winters Don Zamloch Robin Marc Yvonne Rod Linda Mark Susan Anita Villafana Whitaker Wold Zamora Trimmer TuUoss Updike V ' accaro Pam Carl Carl Mike Tamara Gary Maureen Monica Wagner Williams Woo Zerkle Tripp Twardowski Usher Valdez Mike Michelle Walters Williams Eighth Grade 83 Jliri. •■   s ii--v, Magazines, magazines, magazines! The seventh grade students probably got mighty tired of magazines. They were involved in a special magazine sale early in the school year. They sold Time, Life, Teen, Reader ' s Digest. and many others. As a matter of fact, the seventh graders were the only students involved in the sale. The seventh grade students also took first place honors in the All-School Candy Sale. Besides that, they took the entire student body on a trip to Ireland on a Friday night in iVlarch when they sponsored the St. Patrick ' s Day Dance. The seventh grade officers were: Sheri Bartle - President, Jenny Nakamatsu - Vice-president, Becky Tanner - Secretary, and Richard Potter - Treasurer. The officers did a great job aiding the seventh grade class to create many memories through their spirit and pride. 84 Seventh Grade V- k-i .7 -.- - ' -ji V? ' -; f A U OLi u r VJ Seventh Grade 8 5 Seventh Graders Adjust Happily Denise A door Carie Albright Joanna AUbright Patty Allen John Alvarez Molly Alvarez Carolyn Andazola Kevin Appelman Yolanda Armenta Leon Arnold Alex Arreaza Teresa Arrizon Michael Ater Dana Babcock Ronald Baca Cathy Baginski Micki Bailey Roxanne Baldenegro Animal lover Michale Parker seems to be enjoying her cuddly friend more than the game. Kiistine Baldes Arleen Ball Christy Banuelos Robin Baribeau Jodie Barker Sheri Bartle Susan Bass Ray Becker Bridget Beckering Kimberly Benson Rob Benson Gary Biddle Melanie Biggs Mike Bird Steve Bizzle 86 Seventh Grade Kim Joe Joe Roxana Rusty Blackett Blanks Bonnema Bosch Brayall Loretta Randy Vicki Tim Dana Blackinon Bodenhamer Borbon Bosch Bricker Shawn Bndgett Caroline With tousled hair and bright smile, Dixie Bryan Stephanie Brown rushes to her next class. Terry Brown Thomas Brown Tamara Tim Julie Brunejo Buro Carmelo Dixie M.kc Veronica Bryan Call is CarriUo Stephanie Terr. James Buchlmayer Campbell Castillo Teresa Sandra Lisa Buckheister Campos Castillo Laurie Carl Sandra Bufka Carney Celaya Lori Mary Joe Burkhardt Cano Chaircz Tim Norma Kathy Burkhardt Carlos Chairez Seventh Grade 87 Leslie Richard Shannon Charles Robert Chambers Clark Couault Dayton Deweerd Russell NUke James James Lisa Chandley Cochran Cranston Davidiak Di Laurenzio John Robbie Karenia Tom Lorri Charbonneau Cole Crawford Dearinger Diorio Mark Rene Steven Yolanda Janie Chekel Conant Croft De La Garza Dumi Jim Mike Becky Derek John Chilcott Conley Curry Delong Dwyer Laura Patty Christi Katon Theresa Childers Cooper Curtis De Pena Edwards Victoria Diane Trade Tim Jon Cisneros Cory Oaleo Detarr Emerick 88 Seventh Grade Missing some class time, Jim Cranston smiles as he walks out to another fire drill. Students Heated Over Fire Drills Bobby Ens low Karen Etheridge Rusty Evans Toni Fabozzi Chris Fanlino Larry Fay Laurie Feduska Colleen Ferguson Louis Ferguson Greg Firestone Kenny Flanders Cynthia Fleming Alaina Ford Ronnie Fox Creg Foxe Leading the pack, Nancy Harding hurries back to class after what seemed like the twelfth fire drill in ns many weeks. Mike Freeze Shannon Fuller Diana Garcia Kevin Garrison Jeff Gentner Sonja Gibson Maria Gonzalez Dennis Goodman Todd Coodson David Cosse Ronald Graham Richard Granados Teresa Granados Shirley Graver Gary Croh Shannan Cudmundson Wendy Guthrie Maureen Cyde Mike Hackney John Hammonds James Hankc Seventh Grade 89 m I III I III I T -T - -a r Time Lags in Long Lines l4:i . £ A J M, Mw fi 5! m ' Karen James Phill Hannan Hatch Hilberath Kerry Angela John Harder Hazelton Hinshaw Nancy Jay Nancy Harding Hearn Holden Steve John Susie Harms Henderson Honea Eddie Brenda Chrissy Harris Hennegen Howard Richard James Paul Harris Hernandez Howard Danny Teresa Sandra Harte Highly Hoyle Heidi Huffman Gina Hurlbut Randy I gram Rodney Irvine Maira Jackson Scott Jackson Karen Jacobsen Marc I o j o a Cristi Jeffrn Robert Jones Brad Jones Chris lordaii Sherry Joseph Bob Keifer Craig Keller lames K trios Duane Kelly Mike Kemp Joel Kidder Mary King Hanging his head sadly, Tom Dearinger waits for the line to continue forward. 90 Seventh Grade ' €) ( ' i ' David Jim Maria ■ Eddie 1 Oh, it ' s closed again, sighs Theresa K igallines ■ Kuntyak Leach Magallanes Marchese 1 as she comes to the student store. 1 Mark Lakso Sherry- Lewis Robert Magallanes Sherry Eric M arson Julia Kathy Gabriel Landes Little Ma go Martin Kathy Julie Arthur Pamela Rhonda Vicky Mary Anthony Kirkconnell Kirechner Kite Klepach Lang Lopez Magolino Martinez Mark Dave Karen Paul Roberta Katie David Elizebeth Kirkdorffer Kish Klein Koch Ung Lorenz Mahler Martinez Katherine Richard Kim Johnny LaPlace Machado Malcomson Martinez Steven Davie Ramon Louie Laybourne Mackie Maldonado Martinez Seventh Grade ' 91 Skateboards, Fonzie Enjoyed by Many c r iA j ' ' y i l L -umP i 1 0?C?M (S ' X ' ;; ' ' ' v Zopind Martinez Danny Marzalo Kathryn Mason Jeanette Mauro Karen Viay 92 Seventh Grade Troy McAdam James McCaity Paul McDaid John McGlasson Kelly McGuire Lisa McGum Jeff McMahon Bryan McNamara Macky Mendez Theresa Michelle Cassandra Molloy Joy Mondary Sherrie Moniz Ramon Mortis Darin Moynihan Dennis Murphy Jennifer Kakamatsu Bobby Neval Judith Newman Greg Nolan Robby North Susie Nunez Oarrick Ochiai Jack Richard Odom Janet Ortiz Penny Palmer Peter Pappapetru Our junior Fonzie, Jon Emerick, shows his cool at lunch. He-e-e-e-y! Juan Diana jacKic Prieto Regna Rodgers Oops! James Hanke can ' t make it through the day without his Susan Jennifer Tish skateboard. Provence Ricky Rabune RiporieMa Phillip Rivera Rodgers Craig Rugglcs Jeri Jim Lenny ijjvui neiir Lisa Ijavia Mary Ree Robbins Russo Paquin Paz Perry Plett Pospisil Rhonda Evelyn Joe Michale David Debbie Donnie Anita Rehm Robinson Ryburn Parker Peavey Peterson Poore Post Mike Cecilia Karen Craig George John Brent Richard Repasky Robledo Sandoval Patch Pellegrino Petsch Porritt Potter Ronnie Ma rice la Susan Elliot Randy Nancy Jeni Evan Key Robledo Savage Pavageau Perreira Pippin Porter Prather C«,,«-.4.1- 1 Q-3 Seventh Grade 93 Seventh Graders Establish Daily Routines , Francine Schwenke John Sclifo Harry Sebille Jennifer Selinske Brent Sewell Cathy Sheets Jill Shook 94 Seventh Grade Joe Shrank Terry Sianez Richard Simpson Raymond Sito Bridget Slane Julie Slezak Trina Small Dana Smith Lori Smith Theresa Sniith Chris Snyder Barbara Soto Sandy Sowul Shannan Spining Bill Stairs Barbie Sta rk Karl Steadman Kenny Stephenson Tammy Stotts Kevin Suinn David Svensk Johnnie Tabares Martin Tafoya Becky Tanner Laurie Ternes Tom Thatcher James Thomason Albert Trevino James Turner Are you talking to me? says Kelly McNamara as Mr. Seitz tells him not to walk across the grass. ■ Rhonda Yard Kathy Not another class! Harry Sebille dreads going to Lorraine -os Doug Wallace Debbie Watts Tesse James Winstein Barbara his last class before the end of the day. Welch Winters Young Wayne Wally Janice Westlake Kelley W ' inton Mike Yost Eddie Scott Kim Julia Lillie Linda Bill lolorij WaUi Wheeler Wolfe Zamora Urias Van Buskirk Vasby Verduzco James Martha Tom Cynthia Rafael Diane Irene Teresa Warrick Whitehurst Woods Ziegler Valencia Van Horn Vasquez Volosin Dan Jamie Tom Michelle Warren WiUocks Wurm Zola Steve Michael Ian Alejandro Watson Winningham Wynne Zuloaga Seventh Grade 95 ff. ' r:. S eitz ioined die — i . :n as vice- reidiz g. and waie not a: _ 7. ii2.y, when students 1- :echn:— jes. ir« i ■ J) u J Facalt ' 97 As we celebrate the Bi-Centennial of our great nation, we should realize that the accomplishments of our Nation as a whole could not have been realized without the educational opportunities that were afforded to its citizens. 1 hope that you, as a citizen of our society, have taken advantage of La Palma Jr. High School ' s many educationa l programs and will continue throughout your life to grow and contribute to the future success of our great Nation. I also hope that you will support our great Nation as it accepts the challenges of many outside forces that are designed to take away our destiny and our faith in a free democratic society. This is going to take personal sacrifice on your part, but I ' m sure that you will be able to handle each situation as it arises before you. i ' LEFT - In his second year as Principal here, Mr. Hughes has become well-known to practically everyone. TOP - As usual, Mrs. Smith begins and ends each assembly with something she thinks is interesting. BOTTOM RIGHT - Guidance, as well as discipline, were the hallmarks of our administrators. VICE-PRINCIPALS (L-R): P. Smith, J. Seitz. 98 Adniinistration m -JS K S-..:...- Front Office Offers Help to All  ■ f % ' i t i i TOP - Guiding and helping, the counselors served to help the students get it together. COUNSELORS (L-R): L. Cravens-Seventh Grade, L, Simpson-Eighth Grade, B. Bell-Ninth Grade. TOP RIGHT -All smiles, Mrs. Smith cheerfully stands guard at the lunch lines. BOTTOM RICHT-Pausing from their conservation, Mr. Hughes and Mr. Seitz stop to watch the J. V. ' s surge to victory. BOTTOM- Lost again! Mr. Bell ' s expression shows what happened at the football game. Administration 99 Teachers Gather Together Speaking of memories and friends ! The teachers joined together to help the students. They helped us remember them not only as teachers, but as friends. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION-Front Row (L-R): E. Lafler-English, G, Bain-History, R. Rosa-Aphasic, S. Moss-Math, G. Culhane-Special Education, B. Rivera-History, L. Cravens- Seventh Grade Counselor, C. Miller-Science, R. Zeller-Art, T. Ammirato-Physical Education, M. Deering- Math, G. Coy-Math, D. Hughes-Principal, K. Peterson-History English; Second Row (L-R): P. Smith-Vice- Principal, G. Ferrin-Home Economics, A. Olsen-Reading, H. Fix-French English, H. Appell-Reading, C. Dougherty-Reading, S. Riessen-English, K. Lower-English, D. Schiel-History, J. Berokoff-History, D. Huffman- Art Photography, A, Gustafson-Physical Education, D. Koerber-Physical Education, J. Blanchard-Home Economics. 100 Faculty Third Row (L-R): M. Merica-Typjng, J. Johnson-Spanish, L. Simpson-Eighth Grade Counselor, M. Dessecker- German, J. Brink- Reading, E. Overholt -Vocational Arts, ]. Ernst-Vocational Arts, T. Cagan-Science, D. Coke- Math, E. Scarsone-Drafting, B. Bell-Ninth Grade Co unselor, B. Walker-Physical Education, K. Wyatt-Band, I. Vinisky- Registrar; Back Row (L-R): R. Miller-English, M. Brown-Speech Therapist, J. Seitz-Vice-Principal, T. Rodgers-Math, B. Hoyt-Special Education, C. Malmquist-Math Drafting, E. Grace-Glee, J. Framen-Phsyical Edcation, G. Peterman-English. Faculty 101 Staff Aids School pp- 4- r mm BHP TOP-Taking care of the busy work, the clerical workers are an important part of the school. CLERICAL STAFF- SITTING-Mercedes Merrill-Nurse ' s Assistant; STANDING (L-R): Jan Freil-Attendance, Dorris Milby-Reception- ist, Nan Weber-Textbook Clerk, Mary Peterson-Principal ' s Secretary , Irma Vinisky-Registrar. TOP RIGHT- Working day to day, cafeteria workers feed the hungry. CAFETERIA WORKERS-FRONT ROW (L-R): Winifred Sullivan, Virginia Smith; RACK ROW (L-R): Pauline Vanderharr, Louise Sowa, Louise Clausen. BOTTOM RIGHT- Givingthe school the finishing touch, the custodians clean up the campus. CUSTODIANS -KNEELING (L-R): Ken Lumley, Frank Smith, Lou Desjardins; STANDING (L-R): Dan Pirtle, Paul Eastman, Gene Parker. BOTTOM LEFT-Pushing onward to the next room. Ken Lumley cleans up the mess all the brats have left. 102 Staff TOP-Trying to get students to buy a space in the yearbook, Margaret and Sandy show off their poster. RIGHT- On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the section editors came before school and worked on their sections to make the yearbook the best ever. SECTION EDITORS-FRONT ROW (L-R): Gail Reese-Faculty, Mindi Jackson-Theme, Sandy Shanklin-Assistant Editor; SECOND ROW (L-R): Chris Boland-Photo, Margaret Cranston -Editor, Cindy Biddle-Art, Karlene La Place-Sports, Steve Economou-Activities; BACK ROW (L-R): Cathy Fulton-Classes, Peggy Rawson-Copy Editor. BOTTOM- Space Out! Everyone spacedout to help the Yearbook staff raise money for color in the yearbook. YL RBOOK STAFF -FRONT ROW (L-R): S. Economou, M. Perez, V. Lee, M. Smithson, C. Boland; SECOND ROW (L-R): K. La Place, S. Truckey, M. Cranston, C. Biddle, M. Jackson, G. Reese, D. Bryan; BACK ROW (L-R): K. Masters, S. Shanklin, P. Rawson, J. Dwyer. Adviser-Mr. G. Peterman, C. Fulton, C. Kerwitz, C. Daniel. Yearbook 103 S3 104 Tarewell Goodbye my friends; Our time together has ended. Yet I still need you. I know I must leave Because my future, my dreams are just beginning. I will be back for a little while To share once more our good times Our memories. no aJ o o Farewell 105 C A oy CniLD eess Nov. 1 1 X Bought THE- LhST 3. © Class of ' 77 T u t ' n k ' e. 7 ees J ' orte.s, n J = a ( ens, p ynUitrLJ i mml ijLmm ... jit x ..-i ni C cy emorie ' 3 tnaer h MRS. APPEL ' S GREAT HOMEROOM Marc Whi taker Carl Williams Michelle Williams Ron Williams Steven Williams Cheryl Williamson Dennis Winters Yvonne Wold Car! Woo Tim Woods Cheryl Worley Ruth Young Rodney Zamora Michael Zerkle Don Zamlock nS ? HART ' 5 • 0 ' , % l-i 7AK0UCTIC ' v5 w  JfMMI 106 ' .PJ 5£R£WA CALlP SPIRIT or ' 76 XOAjeyru Tyu Char sez. ) (( il Per od 6e.h-m3n I CoWGRATULATlOrvlS and A pALMA Jr. High School C LASS OF ' 76 o, rY olY | TOM JR., STEVe, ' co-t-r, AND juzANiae WESTERN RULES oV 6 TO T I ME- jeR, WANTED TO LO JE A f AM TWe WAVTWAT X WAMT TO L-OVe VOU. FOREVER. YOURS, CINOy DRUM MAJOR- KIRK ADAMS ' 75- ' 76 z f KARP ALMIE PETERS pmQ ponQ 11 4 J nuJsen nam mm a III I- o (cU) Mrs. Olsen wishes to thank her first period Sweat- hogs for a great year. David Kinky Altshuler Holly Pashka Benson Mike Madrigal Deckert Michele Bad Bag Duran Dan Animal Noises Ehlers Tony Rebuttal Fales Kellie Guruvey Graham Steve Smile Graige Derek The Judge Horita Sharon Worrier Kyomen Craig Nice Guy Layman Jim I Owe You Madrid Paul English Martin David Speech Nelson Paul Cake Parker Janet Teased Pavlovsk ' Linda Samoyed Schuh Craig Surfer Rowc Ken Scorpio Thompson Carl Craz ' Williams Cher -1 ' Tootbair Worley Looking Forward to 1976- 77. 107 fa t? q ' Seal Beach Junior High -Band Review -Nov, 15, 1975 fy6 Torch Ru cs F. FLsfPuAc E o UST ■TH X c td t ' TL- 7: ave Ta-t-t 3. TauL Clones l earbook HOMEROOM 8TH PAS-ROS M. Pascoe D. Patch J. Patino M. Paul J . Pavlovsky K. Peavey K. Peavey K. Perkins R. Pesicka K. Petersen R. Piatt W. Pippin G. Plaeth J. Poling T. Ponce D. Poore K. Porter ]. Pruitt G. Quinlan G. Ransom D. Reutzel D . Reynolds L. Ritchie D. Roath M. Roberts D . Robinson F. Rodriguez B. Rodriguez M. Rosa T. Rosales lo. ' ct) M? cr a: K For God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were yet sinners. Romans 5:8 6 (UM tux I J C J. V V ' V r O i Si 0 : -. . ' w S S S 0 $ ) -J -- -f - ■ c ; n si; :$ b P D -9 L jiir ' rr 5Ta Cot [ Cq I 5] . 1h — c: ll-TTM i nf c . 7 ?s r e- ' x V .• X ' - ' hVI V V . ' . y V ■-v- -la w o ' rv r y h J. ' o . -