Rubidoux High School - Eyry Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Spirited Tactics Outwit Opposition A remarkably sunny and bright Monday, February 7, presaged the coming of a new battle. It proved to be a struggle that would endure for an entire week. It was the beginning of Basketball Homecoming Week and it marked the onslaught of the fight for the famous spirit stick. The skirmish began with each of the four classes competing against each other in such events as the waiter race, groucho walk, tug-of-war, and the more traditional tricycle race. Lonnie King lat- er remarked, Competition for the spirit stick became a true struggle to be 1 . While we raged our battles at school during lunch, at home we were planning and constructing our mini-floats which would be displayed at half-time during the basketball game. Thursday rolled around and we start- ed the day with a pep assembly during lunch. It featured a story about the var- sity basketball players telling what they had aspired to be when they were youn- ger. The activities for the assembly in- cluded a scavenger hunt and a yelling contest. The next battle would be a fight against the Norco Cougars at 7:30- The game, to say the very least, was bracing. We held the lead from the be- ginning to the very end. Half-time her- alded an academy awards presenta- tion. Best Coach was granted to Dale Johnson, and the spirit stick was bes- towed upon victorious sophomores. The highlight of the evening was a moment welcomed with cheering. Pro- claimed the 1982-83 Basketball Home- coming Queen, Desiree Ashton symbol- ized the entire homecoming tradition. i 1. Enacting a childhood fairytale, ASB members listen to Ms. Wearer recount the rarsity basket- ball players childhood goals. 2. Awaiting the deci- sire announcement, Susan Brown, Scott Galvin, Desiree Ashton ond Jeff Moss enjoy half-time fes- tivities. 3. Clemente Diaz and Dwayne Ochoo, por- traying Dustin Hoffmon and Bruce Jenner, present the Cooch of the Year award to Dale Johnson. 4. Looking on with enthusiasm. Chuck Kuhn and Kelly Bunker cheer for a basketball triumph. 5. During lunchtime activities. Randy Stockton, a sophomore, charges down the race course to at- tain a victory for the class of ' 85. ' Mt proved to be struggle that would en- dure for on en- tire week ... Activities and Organizations 75

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We ' re the Kids of America

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Seaside Charm And Romance eventually, the climax of the entire evening was upon them. Excited speculations were subdued to whispers as the girls were escorted to the stage . . . et across from the indigo waters of the Pacific Ocean and bordered by the sandy coastline of Southern California, there lies a sprawling community of sea- side charm and romance. Since the by- gone days of wayward schooners and quixotic explorers, Long Beach has mir- rored the whimsical attitude of a typical seaside resort. On the limits of this charming town sits the Golden Sails Inn, a regal hall em- bracing all the historic and cultural charm of our Golden State. On the night of May 14, the Golden Sails Inn became the setting for the brightest moment of the high school year: the Junior Senior Prom. The very idea of holding the glorious occasion sixty miles away immediately sparked controversy. But the lure of a location directly facing a quaint marina and only a short stroll from the beach, conquered all doubts. And so it was settled. On the awaited night, 600 anxious Junior and Seniors traveled, via the Pacific Coast Highway to the Golden Sails Inn. The spring night became an especial- ly memorable one. Dancing and en- gaged in casual conversation, they passed the night enjoyably. Eventually, the climax of the entire evening was upon them. Excited speculations were subdued to whispers as the girls were escorted to the stage. Lindie Heck, Ju- nior Class President, announced that Linda Clampitt would reign as the 1 982- 83 Prom Queen. I was thrilled! It was such a terrific and exciting night! exclaimed Linda. And so the long awaited event finally passed, leaving in its wake many happy juniors and seniors who had wonderful memories to cherish forever. ■ - 1. Dolly Click ponders over the thought of being crowned Prom Queen. 2. Prom Queen candidates express their true choracters. 3. Linda Clampitt the 1982-83 Prom Queen. 4. The 1982-83 Prom Queen and her court: Sitting: Missy Johnson, Lin- da Clampitt, Kim Camp, Standing: Deborah Meyers, Darlene Click, Renee Williams. 76 We ' re the Kids of America