San Marcos High School - Crown and Sceptre Yearbook (Santa Barbara, CA)

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Y N is 'S I er E755 M . , , , 1 A , flu 's....., 'wart' ft. ummer Ends, chool Begins Summer over, the halls of San Marcos soon filled with the sound of slamming lockers and comments about the new year that soon became cliches. Autumn 1978 began unlike most. Previously things got going from the start and resolved into relative boredom by late October, this year was more subtle, gradually building in its mood. The .chaos and confusion that accompanied the shuffle due to Proposition I3 and cut-backs in staff tudeclining enrollment J gave way to excitement about football and general enthusiasm. The weather added to the peculiarity of moods with its erratic behavior. Spells I8 Q of intense heat early in the fall made San Marcos look like summer school. As the weather cooled, Mr. Barens, head of discipline, was moved to declare, I think we can start dressing more appropriately now. The heat also began to effect the attitudes of students and staff, making it difficult to get into', school. Early November brought rain, hail, snow capped mountains, warm sweaters and boots, and crisp, clean air. I love it , was the usual feelings most had for the weather. The beginning of the year brought some controversial meanings to the different classes. Back to the old grind was a prominent emotion, verbalized by senior Kevin Meaney. Only one more after this one , was very common among the juniors, but from the sophomores came, What a trip, high school, and l hated the shuffle, it was too unorganized. l didn't get anything l wanted! .1 tl. . f .f Funds approved by the House of Representatives, with special contributions from CSF and the Senior class, enabled San Marcos to replace the previous stereo, which was stolen from the cafeteria during the second semester of 1977. The new Pioneer system, along with its built-in theft precautions, entertained students with music from KTYD and other stations during lunch. Later in the year it too, unfortunately, was stolen. The Howdy dance provided the new year with a social focal point, selling out and, as traditional, attracting plenty of sophomores. Continuing a trend set the year before, disco dominated the music selection of g'The Baron and his mobile unit. The dance featured a spectrum of music ranging from the familiar Bee Gee tunes to the progressive German H rock group Kraftwerk. X fa