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

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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

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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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Anxiously watching the home- coming game against Newport Har- bor, Julie Erickson, varsity cheer- leader, hopes the team ' s defense can upset the opponents drive to score. The Roadrunners managed to tie top ranked Newport, 26-26, which led to a spot in CIF competi- tion. Always embarrassing you when you most wanted to make an im- pression. The Roadrunner (B.K.A. Frank Leon), the school ' s mascot, could always be found at all games, lifting the crowd spirit and entertain- ing the students during all sport events. By Karma Cerda and Ineke Stone- ham It was a windy evening and they were coming. Not a soul could be found in the deso- late stadium. Suddenly, ev- erything was illuminated. As if materializing from thin air, they appeared, paying the admission price, they bought various game paraphenalia. Now they were ready. Never missing a game, these creatures faithfully support their team, promote spirit, and celebrate the vic- tories. They are a powerful force at all athletic events calling themselves — BLEACHER CREATURES. Do you fit this description? Who else would yell so loud at games that their voice is hoarse the next morning? Rocky Martinez said. Christine Dunn, varsity cheerleader, felt more peo- ple attended the games be- cause of a more victorious year. We had a lot more support and it really helped us (the cheerleaders) and players, she added. The game ends, the lights go off and those strange creatures reluctantly shuffle out of the bleachers. But they will return, y- Senior Jason Bell lifts his arms up in victory after the completion of a successful play. Players practiced strenuous hours to become strong competitors in the Sea View league bringing large crowds to the stands. Coming out to support Saddle- back ' s team, Larry Morales and Ma- ria Lo zano enjoy a fun filled evening at Eddie West Field. 30 Bleacher Creatures