Saddleback High School - Caparral Yearbook (Santa Ana, CA)

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EXCUSES, EXCUSES By Yolanda Cerda Mr. Muir: You don ' t have a pass, Maria? Maria: I can explain. I was go- ing down Flower at the le- gal speed limit when my tire blew out! Can you be- lieve it?! Mr. Muir: Oh, really? Maria: Yeah, I can hardly be- lieve that I made it in one piece! Mr. Muir: Hum. well do you have your homework? Maria: Homework? Aren ' t you concerned about my emotional and psychologi- cal well-being?! Mr. Muir: Just bring me your homework tomorrow. Maria: Bless You! Mr. Muir: All ten pages! Sound familiar? If it does not, then you must be the ul- timate straight A student. I had a class in the bunga- lows, is Laura Klauss ' ex- cuse when she cannot get to class on time. You can al- ways do push-ups or sign the tardy card. But when signa- ture number seven spells out RAP, one hundred push-ups becomes a minor punish- ment. Missing homework also has its shares of so called reasons. I left it at home and I thought you said it was due Friday, not Thursday, sounds like the lyrics on a scratched record as Mr. Muir says, Pass your homework up. Procrastination is the rea- son for most unfinished homework. I ' ll do it later is the first thought that enters your mind when you are as- signed study guide number eighteen. I always wait till the last minute says Mi- chelle Garcia, because I am too lazy; especially when it comes to weekends. Whatever the excuse for tardiness or unfinished homework, use your creativ- ity or maybe even honesty. V ♦ With fatigue and one hundred and ninety push-ups left, Andy Andrews learns that there is no excuse for being late to Mr. Bunch ' s class. It ' s quite a riot to see the stu- dents in the morning asking for blue slips. says attendance clerk, Mrs. Solis. Their usual excuses were ' I overslept ' and 7 forgot, ' but it is still marked as a truancy. IIIIIIlIiIlSs 28 Excuses

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But I know They Witt Always love Me tant in our lives. Some par- ents give support in extra- curricular activities. Several parents are involved in booster clubs and some pre- pare meals before games for the football team. They spend a lot of time out of their regular schedule. Jason Bell ' s mother, Mrs. Bell, states, I think that support is the most important thing you can give to a child. I just like to make them happy. Many parents show sup- port by going to games and getting involved. Mrs. Winn states, I think it ' s important to be involved with youth. It ' s important to all kids at Saddleback, not just Kreg. Even though situations with parents are hard at times, one point still re- mains: Mom and Dad really care. As Mrs. Bell puts it, I figure someday he won ' t be there for me to do it. V 4 Mr. Cook, President, and Mrs. Patton, Treasurer, discuss new fun- draising ideas tor the Football Boosters Club. Both parents gave their whole-hearted support and ef- forts to guiding the club in a progres- sive motion. 4 ♦ Mrs. Winn and Mrs. Bell sup- port their children with a smile. Many mothers lovingly prepared pre-game meals for the football team, contributing to their victori- ous season. Getting involved is an important part of support. At a Booster meeting. Mrs. DeNisi and Mrs. Batten show their supportive spirit in a discussion with Mr. Patton and Mr Pimental. ' That ' s my boy! beams Mrs. Medlin. as she proudly watches her son James eat all of his vege- tables. Mrs. Medlin enjoyed cooking dinner for the football team, making sure they had all of their vitamins and protein for the big game ahead. Srudenr Life 27

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■ Little Pooch cannot manage to keep his paws off of his master ' s com- pleted homework. Sammy Phisayavong tries to finish his English homework before class begins. Hurry, hurry so you won ' t be late!! Luis Antolin finds it difficult to keep a straight face while Mr. Swerdfeger scolds him for being late to class. Tardiness throughout the school year is as common as the cold. Srudenr Life 29