Tokay High School - Tokay Yearbook (Lodi, CA)

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llll ll l lll lll I 1 I To change the monotonous routine of dinner and movies on Friday and Saturday nights, dances were a different substitute. Pigskin, proms, and the school dances were full of eager students who wanted a change of schedule. gf' Although most went to the dances for the r entertainment, some went to listen to the music and my ,N in some cases, watch the videos. The Victory Week ' dance took a different approach and had two screens A showing videos of the music it was playing. It was a D different approach that attracted a lot of people. ' Most eyes focused on the formal dances, though. Dressing up in gowns and tuxedos made an occasion even more special. i . Growing Pains 2. Cosby How much do you study each night? It P ,W . ,,, ,ggi 3. Days of Our Lives 5hrs. up 22 I f Q' i it Lum ig X ' f 4. Alf ,Z , f ' - 7 . . gm ' 5. Moonlighting -. y I K ,3hrs. 36 , i i- g g g ,,,.A, , Zhrs. 64 9 aa s s f 4 ri 'ff . - ' I' What's your favorite television show? A - . ... ihr. 93 Z X . !.!',f. If -v .44 -.'.l' .- I none 25 f 74

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l ll ll ll IQ ll ll ll lllllll... programs. Members of the departments wrote an in-depth report explaining their objectives and me- thods. These reports were sent to WASC committee members for evaluation. On March 7-9, the commit- tee visited the campus, talked to students, and evaluated the departments. The committee then wrote its own report with recommendations for improvement and commendation and submitted it to Principal Floyd Williams. The committee reviews every six years to help improve all aspects of the school including the building grounds, curriculum, and instructors according to Mr. Williams. On the sports side Tokay's varsity basketball team completed a 14-O record in the San Joaquin Athletic Association league for the first time ever in the league. The team also won its first playoff game ever which was against Atwater and then went on to lose to Merced at the Arco arena 65-63. According to Tom Gonsalves, second year coach, the team's 1-Mr original goal was to make playoffs but soon changed to going undefeated in the league. Another event that had an impact on campus was the new Impact program. Tokay administrators organized the nationwide program to go into effect on campus in order to curb the problem of substance abuse on campus by recognizing students who have substance abuse problems and by helping them. The way the program worked was that if a teacher noticed or was told a student was having a drug problem, forms would be sent out to all of the student's teachers and coaches regarding the stu- dents behavior, appearance, and attitude. When these forms were finished, the student's parents were contacted and asked to come to school for a meeting with all the students teachers and his counselor. The student was then called in and the group discussed the problem at hand. Counselor Mary Durham said that the student could receive help from counseling or in-house treatment at a rehabilitation center but it was all voluntary. The program was started in March and admini- strators had high hopes for its effectivness. Students experienced several changed this year, some were sour but others were sweet. by Kathryn Kiszlowski I. Senior Chris Humbert weaves between the Merced defense at Arco Arena, following an undefeated San Joaquin Athletic Association season, the Tigers fell to the Bears 69-67 in overtime, in the second round of the Sac- Joaquin Section playoffs. photo by Eric Johnston 2. Senior Darrin Martin accepts a phone pledge during the Thespian's telethon. The fundraiser was one of many and went to pay for the group's trip to Russia. photo by Eric Johnston O Student life essay 173

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I lla... In ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll l U. S. drunks get off easy Over the last years drunk driving has been a large issue. lt's an issue that touches many people some time or another. Even at school, students feel the effects of drunk drivers as friends and family members were touched by it. Many people believe that the United States is too lenient when punishing offenders. lt's all just a matter of opinion. The drunk drivers and the victims would both have different views. So for some alternative ideas, take a look at the listhelow- Australia - The names of drivers are sent to the local newspapers and printed under the heading, He's Drunk and in Jail. Malaysia - The driver is put in jail, and if he is married, his wife is jailed also. South Africa - A i0-year prison sentence or a fine equivalent to 10,000 U.S. dollars, or both. Turkey - Drunk drivers are taken 20 miles from town by police and forced to walk back under escort. Finland and Sweden - Automatic jail for one year with hard labor. Norway - Three weeks in jail with hard labor, one year loss of license. Second offense within five years will result in license being revoked for life. Costa Rica - The police remove license plates from car. Russia - License permanently revoked. England - One year in jail, a S250 fine and a one year license suspension. France - Three year license suspension, one year in jail and a Sl ,000 fine. Poland - Driver is jailed, pays a fine, and is forced to attend political lectures. Burgaria - Second offenders are executed. El Salvador - First offenders are last offenders: execution by a firing squad. Popular things come and go, but cars always seem to be on top of the list. Stereo systems are definately heard as a passerby feels the beat, and decorations are seen. Replacing yellow signs, Garfield stuck to the windows of cars. Tires were switched and lowered so the speed bumps were higher than the car. Mazda and Toyota pick-up trucks dominated the parking lot, but Honda's CRX was beginning to pop up from hidden corners. Older cars were often seen such as Porsches and Camaros. Little cars with different looks came out such as the Suzuki Samurai. Highlights 175