North Monterey County High School - Rookery Yearbook (Castorville, CA)

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Banding Together Music affects the lives of all of us. There isn't a member of the campus who doesn't have a tune in their head at some time during the day. Most of us only fantasized about being lead singer for some heavy metal manaics, or rappin' through some good riffs. Dedication to music is what Wel- don Rooney epitomized. He played instuments for years before enrolling at NC. Piano, guitar, and trumpet, marked time in his day. Trumpet is what I'rn best at. His family always approved of his interest in music, but grades always came first. When my grades aren't good enough, my par- ents threaten to take away my horn, and then my grades come right up. Mr. Byker, helped Weldon with music theory, an important aspect of tunes that has escaped most of us. He hangs out in the band room during lunch. Band Fags'? Mr. Byker said: Patently offensive. Kids have used the term and don't know the band students . . . a put down coming from ignorance, just like any form of bigotry? Weldon's attitude was a bit more laid back. It doesn't bother me. I choose music, and I enjoy it. If others don't accept that, then they don't mean anything to me? Give music a chance. You may benefit from itf' Hurd, Tom Hurley, Richard Ingram, Les Jackson, Kathy Jancich, Joanne Jenkins, Everett Jimenez, Tina Johnson, Craig Johnson, Pam Johnson, Sandy Jones, Sheryl Jones, Tim Juarez, Rick Karninskis, Glenn Kealoha, Lionel Kellogg, Scott Kelsey, Darlene Kindred, Scott Korzan, Wade Kosobud, Becky

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Flores, Kim Ford, Eugene Ford, Jennifer Fortney, Kelley Fossett, Chris Fowler, Lisa Foxworthy, Mary Fudge, Sheryl Gamez, Robert Garcia, Elena Garcia, Maria Gayman, Kristy Geisler, Rich George, Juliene Giliillan, Billy Gillogy, Shawn Gomez, David Gomez, Esperanza Gonzalez, Elena Gonzales, Hope Gonzales, Gerald Gouldy, Laura Gumke, Anna Gutierrez, George Guy, Carrie Guzman, Irma Haley, Ken Haney, Matt Hansston, Tami Hazen, Tiffany Heater, Robert Hernandez, Angel Hernandez, Ruby Hertzog, Regina Hess, Theola Hintsala, Darren Holladay, Cheryl Holley, Tracy Hooton, Brandie Horner, Ken Hoskins, Heidi Hunter, Ken

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Kotolup, Kim Lee, Tammy Lee, Tracey Lenker, Jennifer Lettrick, Cathy Lococo, Heather Lopez, Perry Lopez, Raymond Love, Michelle Loveless, Karsten Mabalot, Isabel Macias, Gloria Mahon, Tabitha Mahoney, David Marques, Maria Martinez, Jose Martinez, Robert Martinez, Yvonne McCough, Tarnmie McGuire, Nancy McKie, David McLarney, Amber McKinney, Connie Medley, Greg Megoloff, James Meyer, Lisa Monroe, Roger Moore, Eva Miguel, Berthal Morales, Pat Making Points The academic tradition at NC High isn't as strong as many would like it to be. Traci Williams worked hard to make and adadernic impression this year. I expect myself to do well, and if I don't, I agonize over it. She gives her teachers a great deal of respect, feeling especially tested by Ms. McNeese, Mr. Albright, and Mr. O'Leary who . . . challenges every- oneg a perfectionist. These teachers pushed her to do better work, but, she pushed herself even more. She has worked hard to maintain a 4.0 grade point average, and she does those things on time that we always seem to put off until the last night. With a work load that included three varsity sports, Traci took on work that causes many to wonder. 128 Juniors 'pf'