Sunset High School - Apollo Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Keri Ngapcra Kaa Te Kaha, New Zealand “Apollo” 'Dedicated to Titst ASS Student from Abroad, Keri Kaa A bright smile and a pleasant personality were assets which helped Keri Ngapcra Kaa, our first foreign exchange student from abroad, find a last- ing place in the hearts of the students at Sunset High School. After a long trip from her home in New Zealand to New York, she arrived in Oregon in late September. She was met not only by her American family, the Cottrells, but also by a group of Sunset students who took her to her first football game. Keri adjusted readily to her new enviroment, and she immediately began to participate in various Sunset activities. These activities included A Cap- pclla Choir, Madrigals, A.F.S. Committee, Girls’ League, and International Relations League. Keri’s excellent voice enabled her to be one of the soloists in the Christmas concert. Her dramatic talents were also brought out, as she helped the drama department with the production of “Pygmalion.” Keri’s keen sense of humor and cheerful greet- ings never failed to promote a friendly atmosphere wherever she went. Even on short notice she was willing to demonstrate her pois or sing a song from her native country. Although her school activities keep her quite busy, Keri is a member of the Rethcl Congregational Church choir. She also finds time in her busy schedule to make many speeches before community groups and various other high schools. These activities have truly made Keri’s year in America and at Sunset High School both a busy and a pleasant one. Keri’s outstanding characteristics and partici- pation in school, church, and community activities have merited her the honor of receiving the dedication of the ’61 APOLLO.

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The “Olympus” flout, entered by the Cedar Hills Merchants Association, received honorable mention in the 1960 Portland Hose Festival Parade. Sunset students chosen to ride the float were: Dennis Landers, Dennis Ingram, John Mundigal, and Dan Maust. Hidden from the camera’s eye was Hart Bobbitt. New Zraditions and Achievements Established During Eventful year Among the many achievements attained by Sunset during the year 1960-61 the most outstanding were the “Olympus” float, entered by the Cedar Hills Merchants Association, and the Apollo band, entrants in the I960 Portland Hose Festival Parade. Al- though this was the first time for both entries, Sunset's band received the first place trophy for being top band in the parade; the float received honorable mention. During the summer months, Keri Kaa, Sunset's first A.F.S. exchange student from New Zealand, left her homeland, bound for New York. At the same time, Kathy Mchl left Oregon on her way to Torino, Italy, to act as Sunset's A.F.S. exchange student. One of the more prominent firsts that were to occur was the addition of a senior class, enabling Sunset to have its first graduation. With much anticipation the senior class worked diligently through the year, making plans for their last activi- ties as a class—such as the Senior Tree Planting expedition and Baccalaureate—and for their final Commencement exercises. These events truly made this a year to be remembered . . . another year representing many new additions to traditions and achievements established at Sunset High School. 5

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Keri and Kathy Pennington express their happiness as the Apollos score a touchdown against the Beaverton Beavers. A demonstration of twirling pois” is presented to the student body during a assembly. The Cottrell sisters and Keri stop to admire their horse after a busy day at school. A footbull mum is graciously accepted by Keri.