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

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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

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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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'X Garret Olson, Albert Koong, Dan Waechter, Ricky Bytel, Mr. Singer v ore than eager to receive their award, Mock Trial members meet with Judge 'hompson in his chambers where he bestows the high honors with an appropriate fp nngratulations for the team's performance. members work very nerd for good results. As always, this kind of mmoiie Mock T ndouinvotion pays off as they proudly display the well earned award received at the V -ange County competition. Trial Team: Front Row - Corrine Grubb, Ruth Busenkell, Brooke Burtsell, Judy Holzgang, Michelle Jan Mulhardt, Adam Torem Second Row - Jeff Palk, Trey Sandusky, Kent Nordstrom, Mike Justice Reigns for Mock Trial With the help of on-campus advisor, Mr. Atherton, and an attorney in the Los Alamitos community, Mr. Phil Singer, the Mock Trial Competition Team took first place honors in the Orange County competi- tion and went on to compete in the state finals. Over thirty students auditioned for places on the team which was comprised of six attorneys and nine witnesses. After many hours of drilling in courtroom tactics and procedure on how to make objections, arguments and speculations, the team's hard work paid off with the second con- secutive year that Los Al has taken first place in county and in 1983 they placed third in the state. Many members of the team belonged to the Law Club as well and participated in several re-created courtroom dramas. The team continued to work on establishing Los Alamitos as the school to beat and . . . the tradition continues, 5.3 7 My A gf. The Law Club and Mock Trial Team are two very prominent organizations on the Los Al campus. Mr. Atherton, advisor to both, gets help from Mock Trial Clerk, Bailiff, and Manager, Jenny Fowler. Activities 27