St Joseph Notre Dame High School - Reflections Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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. Se ep nareg ee eee poutine | » eT qr aja ? , i er ner 3 vat 7 ae ea Pee aarer 5 all ® The Freshman Class was welcomed to SJND by the upperclassmen with cheers, banners, games and ice cream for lunch. Frosh Graciela Jimenez takes an ice cream break from the hectic first two weeks’ school routine. y) First 2 Weeks of School il Student Life

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Action kinda guys, Dave Appezzato, Joel Sebas- tian and Jeff Gorell. Activity is always a part of life, but the SJND students managed to make it a BIG part of their lives. Most everyone on campus was involved in some way. “‘Going to school activities is social. It’s a great way to make more friends, and also make the year go by fas- ter!’’ said Michelle Ybarra, Sophomore. Don’t ever say that SJND wasn’t fun—if a person was ever bored on campus, it wasn’t for lack of activity! Action Division Student Life sill Students boogie at the first dance of the year.

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S ept. 2: The day summer stood still Algow Students meandered through the gates of St. Joseph Notre Dame, books in hands, backpacks on and writ- ing utensils ready for notes. It was Sept. 2, 1986. . . the day summer stood still. No one will forget that memorable day. No longer could the students go out with their friends, do as they pleased or get up late. It was time to return to higher education. During the summer, most students did not have to think about homework. The day summer stood still changed that for the next 10 months. Each student had at least one hour’s work every night. Many had their own ideas about this. “I did about 25 percent of my homework, but that homework was a 98 percent The first day of school some students will do anything to get a lift. Junior inconvenience to my schedule,” commented Peter Myla Lara helps Soph Steve Ghio get to class on time. Collins, Sophomore. A break in the routine of the first two weeks came during Freshman Welcome Week. “The week was really cool. Everyone was friendly; the faculty was great,” said Clay Doherty, Freshman. “TI met many people, and it sure made it easier to start school,” said Fros h Julie Caldwell. The first two weeks ended with the Freshman Wel- come Dance on Friday night, “a good social side to school life,” according to Frosh Chris Hunter. So although summer stood still, the students of SJND did not! The first week of school is a good time to get reacquainted. Juniors Rachel Kempel and Lanette Hendren catch up on the news. First 2 Weeks of School Student Life IS