Seaside High School - Sea Breeze Yearbook (Seaside, OR)

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A Year Away From Home Looking at the above picture, some may see just another wild and crazy high school kid. but not those of us who know him. To us. he is Akinori Ide, the seemingly shy foreign exchange stu- dent from Sakai City. Japan. While here, he experienced everything from a Seaside High football game and after- game dance to cruising the Turnaround and hooting at passing girls. Though the United States is a big change from life in Japan. Aki seemed to fit in quite well, didn't he? Our very own Paige Campbell spent the year in Morelia. Mexico. (That’s what was missing!) Life in Mexico was not easy for Paige in the beginning, knowing no Spanish other than mucho dinero and Dorito . However, her in- fluence was still strongly felt. She left the Junior Jungle” plans for the hall decoration competition during Home coming Week, which enabled the class of '89 to win that contest for the third year in a row. She was also elected Sen- ior Class President. Everyone got a pleasant surprise when Sea- side's own Noah Kent returned nearly three weeks early from his year in Bogata, Columbia, tanned and tall. When asked the reason for his early homecoming, he replied. “What? Do you want me to go back? Whatever the reason. Noah. Welcome Home! Maria Emma Nunez was Seaside High School's second incoming foreign exchange stu- dent. She is from Bogata. Columbia and finds American customs to be very different than her own. She has adjusted well to life in Seaside, however. Already graduated back home, she graduated along with the class of 1988, but will return for another term come fall. Yes to Life 29

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The Only Time We Said No I Said No . This phrase has become well-known, almost commonplace, thanks to the sports teams. The patch (above right) was worn on the uniforms to indicate that the wearer had declined the use of drugs and or alcohol. Laurie Mako was the student to come up with the slogan. Coach Lyons want- ed to give the team members something to believe in. Everyone needs some- thing to believe in and to be able to back it up. Without it. there's a missing ingre- dient in your life. I really think that wear- ing the patch helped the team to achieve this. A recent survey conducted by the Ann Arbor Research Institute in Michi- gan found that prior to graduation: 98% of all teenagers will experiment with alcohol 70% of all teenagers will experiment with marijuana 33% of all teenagers will experiment with amphetamines 20% of all teenagers will experiment with cocaine These figures have risen drastically in the last 10 -20 years. It is for this reason that the Student Assistance Program, led by Mr. Neil Branson, formed the Al- cohol Drug Program. Mr. Al Brecht, a certified drug and alcohol counselor, be- came a part-time (Mondays and Tues- days) member of the staff in 1987 and heads the new program. As of the end of March 1988, 64 students had been eval- uated. Of these students: 54% were referred through disciplin- ary or athletic violations. 14% were referred by the Clatsop County Juvenile Department 11% were referred by parents 11 % were referred by other school sources (teachers, etc.) 1% were referred by outside agen- cies 1 % came on their own Though over half of the students came through disciplinary channels, the drug alcohol program is not a disciplin- ary one. Rather, it's an alternative. The measures taken previously were not producing the desired affect. Once in the program, the students are evaluated by Mr. Brecht so that the problem can be found and treated. be cause chemical substances are not al ways the major problem. Students sometimes are just dealing with social stresses or have a psychological distur- bance. The results of the evaluation are then disclosed during a family confer- ence where recommendations are made for help and or treatment. We are unsure at this time whether or not the program will be back in the 1988 • 1989 school year, there may not be funds for it. The Drug and Alcohol Program is a necessary part of the Stu- dent Assistance Program. said Mr. Brecht, people just need to get com- fortable with it. It has started a move- ment in the right direction: helping stu- dents to overcome their problems. 28 Yes to Life

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Glistening reflections The second Snoball of 1987 was held at the Seaside Convention Center. Sec ond? you ask. Yes. you heard right second. Snoball. usually held in Febru ary and celebrating Valentine's Day. was made a Christmas dance this year, having been held on December 12th. A delay in the scheduling was the cause for the dance to be held two months earlier. However early, the second Sno- ball of '87 was a complete success. I thought the Convention Center was a great idea, commented junior Leslie Jorgensen, the lofty building seemed to add to the romantic atmosphere. Sophomore Desiree Otness said. I think that Whitecaps did a terrific job with the decorations, the music, and ev- erything! I feel that most people would agree. The 1987-88 Sno ball Court Frosh: Jodea Earl and Kurtis Isreal Soph: Julie Chisholm and Kraig Jacobs Junior: Dawn Buzzard and Greg Swedenborg Senior: Lisa Burns (Queen) and Brad Corrigan (King) It was the best Snoball I've ever been to! said senior Jeannine Ward pictured here with her date senior Bill Westerholm Many others had the same to say about the 1967-88's Glistening Reflections . The romantic atmosphere created at the Snoball was completely enjoyed by many couples. This particular slow dance, shared by freshmen Heather Stllwell and John Morris reflects this idea quite well. Wafer Beds and More 730 BROADWAY Seaside Oregon 97138 Tei (503) 738-5730 30 Yes to life