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

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GLORIOUS CHEERS OF VICTORY COVER GRIFFIN GRANDSTAND Victorious were the Griffins of 1985 and 1986! Los Al sports collaborated and together provided the community and the student body with excitement, suspense, and most of all, entertainment. Los Al has always been able to draw a crowd, but this year they were able to pack them in! Whether at home or away, sports was the center of atten- tion. The team members helped boost spirits and inspired their audiences everywhere. Every spectator at a game left with a feeling of satisfaction and a desire to go out and get into shape. The Spirit Stick was a motivation tool that the Los Al cheerleaders put into action. The stick was given to the best supporters and the loudestt yellers at the game. Armed with pom-pons, signs, and cue cards, students and parents had equal chances to win the stick. There was no giving up on the Los Al side, and the fighting Griffins of 1985-86 were better than ever. vs F -'ii l l k lJ ,ffi . ,f X I J lift . ...ill t x 4 Opening it br- f--, ,ffv 'l ' stiff f iF 1 .f..M. . ----s.,c sa., The Varsity football players, dressed in their red and blue jerseys, lift captain Gerry LeDoux. It is traditional forthe team to get rowdy at assemblies. In deep concentration, Melanie Wood follows the ball in an attempt to score the final point in her CIF tournament. Melanie is in the League semi-finals as o doubles player. l l 1. l Enthusiastlcally promoting crowd participation, Suzi Pray claps with the Los Al cheer squad during a suspenseful football game. Suzi is a four year member of the Los Al cheer squad.

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GRIFFINS GLISTEN IN NATIONAL COMPETITION Over the years, Los Al students have had much to celebrate. Our athletic teams such as water polo, gymnastics, baseball, and football have placed in CIF and won numerous competi- tions. The band, drill team, and colorguard have time and time again made Los Al known by winning first, second, third, and sweepstakes at the many parades and field shows at which they perform, Giving our school national recognition, the varsity cheerleading squad stole the honor of notional champs. The cheer squads have been the pride of l.os Al for years, Having been chosen as one of the top schools, in California, Los Al has also gained academic recognition by becoming a model school for California. On the intellectual side, the Speech Team, Mock Trial and Academic Decathalon have put Los Alamitos on the map, Entertaining the school and remodeling the Performing Arts Center, choir, drama, and jazz band have worked their way into our hearts through their fabulous performances. As we look back, it is clear to see that the many activities students take part in have played an important part in making Los Al the outstanding school that it is. -5 Senior Jason Zommick takes a break at halftime to drink a coke and chat with Mrs. Walkers son, Aaron, The little visitor enjoys all of the excitement of the evening. 6 Opening Giving a hug to her best friend, Sabrina Thomas shares a special moment with Carla Rosenfeld. Students find a warm family atmosphere at Los Al helps them through their high school experiences with positive attitudes. Mentally preparing himself for the homecoming game ahead, Mike Baker psychs himself up with The unique t-shirt clubs of Los Al help cheer the Griffins to victory, his Los Al cheerleader doll. f 9r,Dx,