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

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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'

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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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A, Q bl? po - ' l rg xg Q L2 fi 6' 1 1 Q Uv. QQQ ao H M u liihl , 1. After a long day ot Mock Trial Competition the whole team, including Mr. Singer, takes a much deserved rest in one of the trooms of the Santa Ana Courthouse. Pleading their case isn't as easy as it might seem, and after a long court session they more than ready to relax. 111 .lx ,i MX X t x Nothing can compare with the feeling of victory and Brooke Burteell and Judy ll-llolzgang can attest to that. Proudly displaying their prized trophy, they show it off and enjoy the limelight. 26 Activities X2f2 fx! , ,.r l J., lLnw Club: Suzanne Welter, Garret Olson, Kent Nordstrom, Mike Dawson, Trey Sandusky, Atherton, Jeff Brown, Albert Koong, Corrine Grubb '-1-lr ln a moment of true winner's ecstasy, Trey Sandusky, Kent Nordstrom, Mi , Anson ll-Riclsy Bytel let loose. Now that the hard work is over and the competition wo, they feel the celebrating should begin. 1