Los Alamitos High School - Cottonwood Yearbook (Los Alamitos, CA)

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Eddie Allen's portrayal of a nerd is one of the more classic at Los Al. His descriptive Rams shirt and -f wonderful assortment of pens in his shirt pocket give a new meaning to the word nerd, As a sophomore, Ed- A true blue participant in Nerd Day is Trice Barto. Among her many die will hopefully continue his undying School spirit' qualities lies her outgoing leadership which she displays as co-captain of the tall flag team. ' As a senior, David VanWinkle tends to show his spirit a little more creatively. David decided to paint his face with the school colors on this day. The Mr. Mom Obstacle Course is another exciting, competitive event. Number forty two, John Cisneros, is the representative of the freshman classg Neil Sorensen, sophomore classg Scott Welsh, junior class, and 24 Activities Chris Buonocore, senior class, are all participants in this crazy, outrageous, athletic event.

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Where are you? Why did you leave me? You left when I needed you most And did not say goodbye. We had so much to share in life Yet you could not bring Yourself to see what it offered you. I keep wanting to see your face Then I realize you are never coming back. It is hard to face that fact But it is reality. I wish I couldhave done more But you are happier now Wherever you are, In that new life of yours. Until the day comes When we meet again, I will hold the memories of you In my heart And never let anyone take them away. Lowe lasts. 'n V, 'if ' . 'l if a if 'Q ,f , Jfi . Ir My 9 . r-firm? . f ix- I' Illini .. ' 'liiifrl f f . ' 1 V i.l -'u--VY l I an v?41ifi'f. i,-fd' 'all' P ll iw-1f.i . Q.. ii H .x 1' .A -.1' ' ' ,,.,..-' V, ' LM X 4,., - in i .fir ' ' In 'f' 'L Q - .5 7,gji?:fu. 1 J 1 ' gal .lff .., f X' -ti , S i 1. , gi' ff' Lf vp I . Qgiw. 1 li ,, an ,H iw Ji . 412151, QUE ip ufflifllfi ffl I .,g,,,i,,,,, . ,W . '41 --N VN.. 'Hr-.!t,. 1.51. V, ll .gag A iwa YQ. 519 -A .iffff lf, ' , '+- Julie Nicolaou ,, 73yf fy,f1f41!fi,,, QW H e I 1 A. , r rf , 1 '52, idx .IJ MIM.. W , I 3,51 I Q qfiiizfiw . 5, gijig. I ,Stephali ii aham . .... W. Walt Disney had you in mind. Shirley Temple can't compare. Mother Goose couldn't wait For you to be born, and Crayola is tickled, Even when you can't keep in the lines. 4 I' You are everything a child should be. Q fm Innocent, curious, giggling like fl Every day is your birthday. KVA You have only friends, people who Know how special you are. Z Why, even Oscar the Grouch . Likes you! He told me so. ig - M I realized all this on my last ,gg-l 17 if Day with you. ag ,I f So simple, but as elusive as Santa's elves. 9 it Live your life well, and may you 'N-4 Be as perfect an adult as you are a child. , I 0 y John Paul Labouff x 'Q . .1 . A A X '1 4-v- -,ylx -lf '-S I x la v X - ' 'iL?'z lvffijf? N ' I , rc i l . N7 o -i Q25-cizfzvfi ' 9 Evie Scalora' Activities 23

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Amy McDougall shows off her 'tnerd look on the infamous Nerd Day. On campus, Amy is spirited, not only during Spirit Week, but as a Los Alamitos Song Leader, and as our dance commissioner. I Leaders Take Part in Unyielding Tradition Many high schools have a tradition of selecting a Homecoming Queen and hosting a Homecoming football game where many alumni attend. Among these schools is one which stands out, Los Alamitos. ln the past, Los Al has hosted many fine Homecomings which have customarily been accompanied by Spirit Week. Spirit Week is a time of student participation when each class takes part in special lun- chtime activities. Some of these activities are: The 'tMr. Cool ice block sitting, the Tug-of-War, the Mr. Mom Obstacle Course, and the Nerd and Hippie contests. Each day has a particular theme which the students use as a guideline for what to wear. This year, students became more creative in their choices for dress-up days. Nerd Day and Hippie Day had the biggest turnout followed by Half-and-Half Day, and School Color Day. Hippie Day brings back memories of the past and feelings of unify among the students. People feel much freer on campus on this particular clay since hippies represent a sort of carefree atmosphere. Most of the student body members participated on this day. -I . An exciting and more physical event is the classic Tug-Of-War Competition. Four teams one from each class, vie for the championship with the sophomores leading fy ' ' - their clas ' 'i f ,K fix An accurate portrayal of a hippie is made by Suzy Oppenlander as she gives a look of love to her fellow hippies. Suzy shows her spirit throughout the year as captain of the flag team. 9'