Torrey Pines High School - Freeflight Yearbook (Del Mar, CA)

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!3.Qt.HI:, VICE PRINCIPAL rmed with experience, determina- tion, and no small amount of 'lvl 84 lVl's,' vice principal, Raul Escamillo, sets to the task of school discipline. Like the old saying goes, 'it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it:' and the job of vice principal is never easy. Es- camillo finds it especially hard working on the darker side with problems such as truancies or substance abuse. But gener- ally he finds the students here are very cooperative. lt may sound corny, he laughs, but l actually look forward to coming to work, The veteran of four previous schools, Es- camillo has a special feeling for Torrey Pines students because, The students here have such high expectations and they're highly motivated in academics as well as extracurricularsf' His greatest achievements and successes in his job come when a student he has helped, changes to become a better, more motivated student. Ulf l feel, l've had even the smallest part in the successful rehabilitation of a troubled student, then l am successful, lt gives me a good feellng. Another facet of his job that gives him a good feeling is school government. First he feels it is important because it is the schools responsibility to train future leaders. And, secondly the activities school government promotes: cheerleading, games, and dances, add the needed dimension to school life, ii lt may sound corny, but l actually look for- ward to coming to work. I! it's very important that activities are not limited to the classroom, says Escamillo, 'the students must continue to grow, and extracurriculars provide the needed out- let: the third dimension. It is a demanding job but to keep from 'lloosing his cool, Escamillo tries to keep physically fit. Running ten miles on week- ends along with racquet ball and aerobics help keep the vice principal relaxed and in shape. ln my job, l spend a lot of time helping individuals to become the best they can be. To me this is very satisfying: and l plan to continue many years into the future. - Stacey Jocoy tit QQ 5 1, MARILYN Puei-I VICE PRINCIPAL XX t's such a pleasure to get to know the students, says vice-principal Marilyn Pugh. The best part about working with them, is watching them grow. Now, in her second year at Torrey Pines, Pugh says she feels much more comfort- able with her position, And, she claims, The kids here have made it a lot easier for me to feel at home. ln comparing students here to others she's worked with, she finds that Torrey Pines students are lrnore mature with a good sense of humor and interaction with t e staff' it's like on a friend level: not teacher to student. The students here are very fortunate to have such a quality staff, says Pugh, ubut, on the same note, the staff is just as lucky to have the caliber of students that come here. Pugh is especially impressed with the senousness of the students. They know, 'il,.DN3 she says, 'thai from here they're going o They may not be sure exactly where ye but from a very young age, they're dete mined to succeed in life, 1 She finds the job to be a challenge i that, it's never routine: theres a lot variety and surprises. Also, she adds, hit a positive shot. With so many bad things i the world, it's like a ray of sunshine. l'The best part about my job, sa Pugh, is helping people. I love it whe they come bac after graduation, an The best part about working with them is watching them grow. 77 tell me all about their lives W- even thoug it makes me feel old. When not at work, Pugh says she likest spend time shopping. I love to spen money. it's so soothing. Aside from spending money, Pugh als relaxes by walking, reading, and spen ing time with her twin nieces: not to me tion taking bubble baths. 'tm here to help, Pugh says, and hope to be helping people long into th future. r - Stacey Joc

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Freshmen cheerleaders Kristine Paige, Bella Zaka- rian, Colleen Berry, Stephanie Steinberg, and Becky Patchen help to lead their class with school spirit. WHAT FRESHNIEN 0 most people, the freshmen class usually appears to have more spirit than any other class. Most likely, this is because freshmen are so excited to be in a new school, and finally out of lunior high. lt usually seems as though it is the freshmen who are wearing the school colors, and there are usually more freshmen at many of the games than any other single class. Most of the freshmen come from either Earl Warren Junir Hlgh, or the Rancho Santa Fe School. They all seem to know each other, and appear to be he only class in school who are actually enjoying what they are doing. All of the other classes have been around just a little too long. Most of the freshmen seem to really like our school. Torrey Pines is really cool, and the people are friendly, .- ' 'S' sg.: Q said freshman Stephanie Abraham. Why is it that the freshmen class has more spirit than any other class? Most freshmen think that this is because they have just come to the school and want their school to be the best. Many also feel that they have a lot of energy, and are excited and rowdy. Eighty-one per cent of the freshman class seems to feel that they have a lot of school spirit. For the most part, the freshmen class can be seen as being the most spirited class in school. They have iust come to a new school, and they have great ideas for their next four years. - Colleen FitzSimoris - Lisa Helm YK Jenni Wier Ariel Will Jennifer Willard Erin Williams Joseph Wilson Susan Wilson 'ae I' 'i'S?!l3 5 ' 4 Clarence Winetrout IV Edmund Wong Laurel Worden Brooke Yarnell Kristin Yarris Bella Zakarian Jamie Zuleback 1l in-n

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OB ANcl-:Ez PRINCIPAL Dedicated, hard-working, and loyal: all three are words to describe our principal, Robert Sanchez. For over six years, he has devoted his energies and many long hours to the progress of Torrey Pines. When asked why he enjoys working here compared to any of the other places he's worked, Sanchez replies, t'lt's the kids: they are a very strong student body. But he also feels that Torrey Pines students are special. Here, he says, the majority of the students want to learn. This desire to learn, coupled with a fine reputation has earned the school an award for excellence. Of this. Sanchez is especially proud, t'The im- mediate impact on the school is the strongest, it makes the staff and students proud to come here. And, over the long run, feels it will, 'thelp attract more students to the school. Now that the stadium is nearing completion, and new classrooms are under construction, Sanchez feels the only project left is the theater. Except for that, he feels we have reached the con- olusion of our physical changes. Now, he thinks the school will focus its energies towards, . . . fulfilling the needs of the many different students who come to Torrey Pines. ii The immediate im- pact on the school is the strongest, it makes the staff and students proud to come here. J! On the more personal side, when he was in high school, Sanchez played in many different sports like football and basketball. He was aiso on the school band and active in school politics. Before moving to California, Sanchez lived in Arizona and Colorado. But he says, I always had my eye on San Diego. I wanted to move here . .. Now l'm here and l hope to stay for a long time. - Stacey Jocoy ADMINISTRATION 215