San Pedro High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (San Pedro, CA)

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, ,gif 'N' V 4 ,, fy ' c -, if f 9 ff ff 'Z-ds' f u.,,f,. i i ', J Q. The lawn in front of the classroom building is a popular spot for lunch or kicking back. Bikes everywhere were a frequent sight around campus even though bike racks were provided, Not always a welcome sight, LAPD officers nevertheless add to safety and security of students. 22 Around Campus Class of '76 uses the benches in senior court to decorate with class name and colors. The hill behind bungalows 1 and 2 provide quiet relaxa- tion for PAUL ANDERSON and KATHY SEIXAS.

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Waiting patiently for the game to begin, KATY PEN- TECOST fights sleepiness during A' period. In the early morning, ANGELICA PARTIDA and RICHARD HAMILTON practice for the weekly half- time show. At the 17th Street fence, ED AGUIRRE hopes his bike is safe for the day. Alone in the crowd, PATSY HERRERA and ARTURO ESPINOSA spend a few last minutes together. Every student knew the torture of waking up in the morning and each had a different method of dealing with it. For some there was a daily ritual of sleeping until the last possible minute, then rushing off to school to try to beat the tardy bell. Others enjoyed get- ting up early each morning, and had no prob- lem getting to RAN period gym classes as the sun was rising. For some, the morning rou- tine included stopping at a fast food place along Gaffey for breakfast, while others grab- bed doughnuts. Still others simply skipped it, Some students enjoyed getting to school early to meet with friends, and some arrived ahead of time, struggling to finish homework for morning classes. But by 8:10, the bell had rung, and the often-tedious school day ahead had officially begun. Morning 21

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'ini 'Ar- vJ.-.sg .I ' 'K Lunch in the sun in front of administration building pro- vides time for DONNA RENDALL and DAVE TOR- GERSRUD to be together. M: -V , ,sg-51,-W I I , ' 72544, 'zRi ' ,a'-1-1 'C , , , 5 , if ig: bg, fy., gf? i -ff, ., ff., .af wwf pan, argl! At lunch and nutrition, the boys keep track of activi- ties in the snack shack area. Popcorn is one of the most sought-after foods at nutri- tion and lunch. MRS. BEI I Y KELLY stocks up ahead of the lunch rush. Going to class and breaks for lunch and nutri- tion. This was the formal schedule. But other sights and activities stuck in the minds of stu- dents. Wandering on campus after convinc- ing the teacher you just had to make it to the restroom ran the risk of getting caught by campus aides. The aides themselves were often alumni who already knew the stories you tried to feed them. Favorite sports or dec- orated areas were other features that gave a large campus a feeling of belonging to you and your friends. Other memories included getting to nutrition early to avoid lines, being rousted by the police or security officers, con- versations in senior court, cigarettes in the head, throwing frisbees in front of the audito rium: These also played a part in the day of a student. Around Campus 23