Mountain View High School - La Vista Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Moments oreoer The warning bell rang and reminded everyone that first period would begin in seven minutes. Stu- dents who had been mulling around the locker cages slowly parted and headed their own ways. Teachers took care of last minute prepara- tions. Classmates took their seats and started asking how everyoneis summer vacation had been. Some people were anx- ious, others weren't comfort- Cherished able about being in a classroom again. The second bell rang. Another school year had started. The nine months of school that followed changed and touched every person in a slightly different way. In that short period of time dreams were realized and others were shattered. No one would ever be the same again. These new experiences forced both students and faculty to grow and expand. The school had the highest enrollment in the state, more than 3,200 students. To accommodate for the excessive amount of people, four new portable buildings were in- stalled. The total number of portable rooms were 18. Also, 26 new teach- ers were hired for various specialized and general classes. The parking situation was the worst it had ever been. Since the front and back parking lots were al- ready full, students had to park on the outside basketball courts on the first day of school. The crowds at football games were worse that at school. At the home game against Mesa High School, there were more than 9,000 people in attendance. It was standing bis r room only. Also, students had to sit in the opposing team's bleachers at the Gilbert game because there wasn 't enough rooom on the visitors ' side. Despite the injuries of four retuming varsity players, including senior quarterback Trevor Cava- naugh, the Toros were victorious. Not every occasion was a joy- ous one. Deanna Presti, who would have been a sophomore this year, died in the tragic plane crash of Northwest's Flight 255. A memorial service was held for Deanna at Christ the King and was attended by family and dozens of friends. It was best put by Mario Mercado, the editor-in- chief of the Viewpoint newspaper, who wrote, Deanna Presti made a difference in the lives she touched. Not all was lost on Flight 255 that solitary night. Page design by Michelle Griest Story by Michelle. Griest Photography by Robert Sheriff and Bud Ford Look of love -- Intensely watching his girlfriend, Rick Bryce wishes Penny Foos would teach him to blow a bubble. One last problem -- During lunch, junior Brian Banks hurriedly tries to finish up the homework he forgot to do last night. T, 23: Q

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The squeak of new shoes and the rustle of new clothes could be heard throughout the halls during the first week of school at Mountain View. The halls were still crowded after the tardy ,Something special bells rang every hour, full of stu- dents from sopho- mores to seniors searching for their classes. Each grade had its own way of hiding the fact that each begins couldn't find classes. The sophomores tried to appear as if they knew where they were going, sneaking glances at their schedules, and the juniors and sen- On Toros, on! -- The band play s a rousing rendition of the fight song which is perfomied by the new faculty with Jean Evenson leading the chorus. 8 iors wandered around trying to look as if they were only being fashiona- bly late. By the end of the week, every- one was settled ing the office wasn't as crowded with students wanting schedule changes, and the halls were nearly empty at the sound ofthe tardy bell. And how did the students feel about being back in school? Senior Regina Payne said, I feel more grown up. There are a lot more re- sponsibilities when you become a senior. Mike Gisbran, junior, said, It feels great because I can boss around the sophomoreslu The first week of school ended with a bang, with the Hello Assembly on Friday moming. The gymnasium was packed with spirited Toros. The cheerleaders and pommies each made a great performance. The class competition was another high- light. Of course, the sophomores were picked on during the assembly. The juniors and seniors continued the tradition of holding up newspapers in front of their faces during the J .V. Cheer introductions. The first week of school wasn't good for everyone. It was horrible, because I got in a car accident the second day! said senior Sharlene Edwards. I Overall, students enjoyed the Hello Assembly. Junior Olinda Fer- reira said, It was great teasing the sophomores! Page desin by Cindy Helmick Story by Cindy Helmick Photography by Charles Ballard, Robert Shenfji Robert Wood and Bud Ford Showing the Toro spirit -- Junior vice- president Darin Damme tries to the sell the crowd on the popular Toro towels that drama ordered at the Hello Assembly in September.