Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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, V , Honors Graduating Class of 1990 Mrs. Foster, Shree Krishnan, Aaron Fabela, Wendy Allen, Darin Price, Vince DeLange, Chad Hunt, Kent Rasmussen, Gina Louie, Ed Cambes, Robert Angelito, Lorraine Mangosong, Michael Estanol, Kerry Hines, Marianne johnson, Kathy Peeler, judy Urbina. Kneeling: Diana jew, Gwen Alexander, Hoan Hoang, Ben Santos and Phil Torres. f, Qrsff4,,,,.:r f Honors Graduating Class of 1991 Left-Right, Top-Bottom: Richard Daniels, Elinore Cuya, Lorraine Pascual, Casey Flores, Irene Bada, Marianne Auza, Becky Crabe, jeremy Almand, Toby Moon, Francesca Seeno, Heidi Leber, Oscar Cabrera, Eric juan, Stacey Bagwell, Pam Burke, Kali Deponte, Rachel johnson, Mary Hagerstrand, Nichelie Talmore, Tina johnson, Rey Dollete, Sean Anglon, David Bergstrom, Danny Ebias, joanna Legarda, Nora Buluaran and Kathy Aguliar. Honors Honors Graduating Class of 1989 Left-Right, Top-Bottom: jon Hart, Mike jiminez, Mr. Lit- tleton, Angel Estes, Alicia Albers, Bill Shaeffer, Ilesha Frost, Kennesha Forrest, Heather Galli, jamie Gaerland, Lynn Herren, Eren Mendez, Heather Murray, Angie Nazareta, Brenda Rodriguez, Rica Darling- Pimentel, Felicia Bridges, Ar- thur McKune, Gerald Reyes, Kevin Rolfe and Caroline Dollete,

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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

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Is the defendant innocent or guilty? A real judge will deter- mine when... Mock Trial Goes to Court A group of PHS lawyers and actors participated in a county-wide Mock Trial com- petition in March. The Trial team prosecuted and defend- ed their simulated case in front ofa professional judge. Comprised of nine lawyers and eight actor-witnesses, the team mocked the trial of a fictitious case: Friendly vs. the People. The PHS lawyers tried Carey Friendly, who had supposedly committed bat- tery on a plain clothes officer after buying stolen VCR's. In county competition, it was up to a professional judge to decide if Friendly was guilty orinnocent. The team met twice a week in the evenings. They learned about legal pro- ceedings, howto detect error in witness statements, and how to try a defendant. Be- ing a lawyer is difficult. It takes a lot of training, said Ann Crews. To aid them in meetings. Mock Trial's purpose was two-fold. First, it taught the students about the American judicial system, it also taught the students public speaking skills. Coach Dave Littleton added, Mock Trial enhances a person's poise and quick thinking. It teaches him analyzation skills, how to research, and how to work in a group effectively. Many team members found the practice meetingsa lot of fun rather than just educational. I love to debate and fight for my beliefs, said Marie Oliveros. Oratory skills are useful and easier to develop in the Mock Trial atmosphere, noted jon Hart. Coach Littleton saw team effort and cooperation as the key to their success. The team had bright thinkers with clear thinking processes. I just wish they were a little theirstudies,theteam invited more aggressive. - Arthur professional lawyers to their McKune Above Right: Marie Oliveros draws the scene of the crime for Daud Littleton. The evidence doesn't look good, butlon Hart believes he can present a good case. 160- 'T Qt 'V 1. 2 nuff' lv 5 f 1 rriefig B trf ,,,,,, 1 8 5 111, gi as 9' 11 .gel ' M 3. Q? H Q fat Tau 1.21-r.'9l 9 -ws? is? .523 Mock Trial Goes to Court