Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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Danny Kittleson and Charles Stark read their music intently. Kevin Rolfe watches Mr. Cross, the wind Ensemble's conductor, while playing his trumpet. The P.H.S. Performing Arts Area has been experiencing grow- ing pains as the. .. Growth Spurt ects and! Choir 104 students sang in Mr. Oldham's fifth period choir class and 66 students enrolled in Mr. Cross' concert band class. The choir was one of the largest in at least 14 years. There were three roll sheets for the class, but unfortunately there was also, on an average, 20 students absent each da . The choir's conductor, Mr. Oldham, went out to recruit prospective singers personally by, Asking a lot of men especially, how many electives they had. Then asking if they would give one of them u to get into my concert choir class. And eventually, I ended up with 24 men, and the rest women. This year's concert choir per- formed at: the Solo Festival fheld at D.V.C.i, the Spring Concert fheld at P.H.S.j, the CMEA 1 6 Festival, the District Concert lheld at P.l-1.51, and at the graduation ceremonies. For the second year the con- cert band has been split in two to accommodate its number of students. Oldham conducts the concert band and Cross con- ducts the wind ensemble. Even though the-entire class has 66 students enrolled, both bands are still lacking in lower brass section, fthis includes: trom- brone, baritione, suzaphone, baritone saxophone, and bass clarinet playersj. But that's kind of the story of our life, Cross jokingly added. Both bands performed at the spring concert fat P.H.S.i, the final concert fat P.H.S.J, the district concert fat P.H.S.J, and at the 1988 graduation ceremonies. - Merideth Fike in in vs ,,: ,. . ,A . . .,-1-W, . ff , Q Z . ,,,. .,,, i ,,.. , ,,..... ,,, 'Qi 4, L I, f is , f . ,-iif ff 3155: f '77 V UE!! lereme Haley learns from his mistakes as he sings his part again. - Growth Spurt Affects BanclfChoir G., NK it jesse Gutierrez sings with the in Concert Choir.

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They are students who per- form above their grade level. They are at the highest academic level in high school. Many consider these group of Honors students the elite of Pittsburg High. This curriculum was designed for those who are achieving outstanding grades and accomplish very deman- ding assignments. Being a part of Honors takes time, dedication and responsibility. There isn't much time to socialize and relax, said Rey Dollete, freshman. Honors is very demanding, but on the other hand, it is comfor- ting to know of the educa- tional experience we will have by the time we graduate, stated Brenda Rodriguez, junior. Many would feel that being elite and at the top would project superiority and con- ceit. But, senior Tami Goldsmith stated, I don't Honors Graduating Class of 1988 Left-Right, Top-Bottom: I Christine Douglas, Shelley Doolittle, lla Patel, Gabe Sanderson, Edelweiss Pentecostes, Pete Cardinale, Louie Martirez, Bill Murray, jason Lloren, Tami Goldsmith, Eileen Aguba, Alvin Carrillo, Tina Phelps, Imelda Pagobo, Kristen Burks, Dina Duran, Anita Stanton, Cheryl Har- mon, lo Acedillo, Mel Dolor, Shari Lind, Phillip Coker, Karen Wells, Dean Basillo, Mia Fabela, Roberto Prieto and Renae Bell. Shelley Doolittle ponders over a few notes for an upcoming test. With high test scores and being academically inclined, these students proved that they were the . . . Head 0 the Class feel superior, anyone is capable of accomplishing positive goals in life just as long as you work hard enough -like me! Freshman Honors teacher, Mrs. Bornet, feels that elitism and predominancy are touchy subjects, lust because others cannot attain some of the requirements of Honors! Many people think that Honors has many disad- vantages. This aspect is true. But, with advantages comes disadvantages. Honors receives educational field trips for some of their academic assignments, which general and college prep are not granted. Freshman Nichelie Talmore said, One advan- tage for me is that there aren't as many social pressures peers can give you. However, freshman David Bergston states, I miss all of my friends. I'm usually busy with schoolwork, all work and no play. Most of the adacemic classes that Honors had shared one thing in common, the students. They see each other every- day in all of their adacemic classes, which is a disadvan- tage socially. lt sometimes gets boring after seeing the same people everyday. I'm a Senior and I have had these people in my classes for thre- years, stated Gabe Sander son. However, junior Lynl Herren emphasizes that Through everything that wl go through and put up wit l there will always be a sens of family and togethernessf - Marie Oliveros -nuff' LJ it , ,E .,.. . xx 1 8 - Head of the Class