Valencia High School - Tesoros Yearbook (Placentia, CA)

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Vol. 43 CONTENTS Alpha LIFE ' People US Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Sports Illustrated Yellow Pages Omega 1-16 17 71 85 86 116 130 144 161 213 Supplement The Tesoros yearbook is published annually for the Associated Student Body of Valencia High School. 500 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, California 92670. by the Tesoros staff. Publisher Associated Student Body Editor Paul Gilbert Associate Ed. Ten Lyons Advisor Bernie Davis Staff: Erik Bell. Erin DeViUez. Cathy Florer. Kevin Gibbs, Steve Gonzales. Gwen Humphries, Jane Jancek, Jim Keup. Ray Larabee. Theresa McCormick. Shan Ozima. John Schmidt, Julia Scott, Diane Sieward, Jim Wallace, and Mark Wright. End pages artwork and silk screening done by Tesoros staff. EDITOR ' S NOTE Valencia High School has once again retained its leader- ship, power, and pride as one of the most powerful and suc- cessful schools in Orange County. After twice, unselfishly splitting itself in half,just to form two rival schools, Valencia has suffered through four hard years. These years were spent recovering from the student population loss. Although Valencia ' s high standard of aca- demics remained the same, sports, activities, and pride decreased. A new and unique year, 1977-78 was filled with com- pleted changes and for future changes. It was a year where once again students were proud to be seen on the Valencia High School campus, proud to get involved in activities and proud to watch our winning athletic teams. Several changes that took place this year on campus, were a new paintjob that gave the buildings some class, the planning and carrying out of the remodeling of the entire campus, and the designing and first construction of a 2 mil- lion dollar gymnasium. Activities attracted great participation as spirit week, homecoming, Sadi Hawkins and the prom marked major events of the year. With a fresh start, athletic teams proved that Valencia was once again a power to be recognized. Football had its first winning season in four years. Basketball had its sec- ond winning season and Baseball worked their way to a successful season. Boys ' Varsity Cross Country team gave to Valencia its first CIF championship. Their thousands of miles of running during the past years, never giving up or doubting themselves, was the backbone of Valencia ' s ath- letic comeback. Because of this year, filled with changes and the return of Valencia ' s tradition, we have designed this yearbook to cover the events that took place in a different and unique way. Each section has its own cover and story to tell. Put together, these sections show how Valencia has made a strong comeback. Without change in this day and time, you will never keep up your tradition. Valencia is now a perfect example of this statement. 3 Alpha 3

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ALMA MATER All hail to thee Valencia the school that we all love! Between the mountains and the seas, with smiling skies above! In contest and activities, our efforts must not fail! We join to lift our banners high, OUR ALMA MATER, HAIL! Alpha 2

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fM mr »A. ; : r Remodeling Adds New Changes A new, youthful look on Valencia ' s campus has improved the atmosphere. There are three phases of major changes scheduled to take place over the next five years. After much deliberation and many pro- posals Davis-Dahaime Associates were hired as the prime firm of architects to construct a new gym. This first phase of rejuvenation will begin in April of 1978 and be completed by December 1, 1978. It will have a seating capacity of 1,800: 1,000 greater than the current gym. Officials and administrators wrestled with the idea of remodeling the old gym but estimates proved it would be expensive. It will remain on campus, however to be used for dances and will enable two sporting events to be held at the same time. Tearing down the metal shop, drama and English halls, and the auditorium entrance makes up part of the second phase of construction. This will remodel and update the structure and leave room for more classrooms. Phase three, now in progress, began in the fall of 1977. This calls for repaint- ing, recarpeting and a general clean- ing up to beautify the buildings, repre- senting five generations of construc- tion. Students need not worry that these alterations will change the character of their campus. Administration has been careful to insure that they do not uproot our majestic trees or tear down our tradition. Alpha 4