Vista High School - La Revista Yearbook (Vista, CA)

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Be happy it's ofuer In the course of the years 1973-1974 many significant events were marked as milestones in history for world and national affairs, while even Vista High saw some new and different changes to deviate from the regular school routine. Major technical advances concerned with prolonged missions in space enabled three different three-man crews to spend long periods of time in space - the longest lasting 84 days, as the Skylab missions debuted in the space travel record books. November 22nd was marked by Americans as the 10th anniversary of the death of former President John F. Kennedy. More POWs returned to the United States to the overwhelming joy of their families and friends. President Nixon's administration was hailed because of the peace Dr. Henry Kissinger hammered out on the other side of the world . . . but war still waged on and on. Then, in the way of national affairs, it was seemingly not the year for politics and the personnel involved with them. Due to political scandal and to avoid further indictments, President Nixon's second man, Spiro T. Agnew stepped down from office as Gerald R. Ford replaced him. i Meanwhile, President Nixon suddenly found a lot of problems dropped in his lap as the controversial WATERGATE trials splashed themselves over national presses and television. Accusations were made, indictments handed down, and tapes subpoenaed. although some were not available. Then came the question of impeachment and the president claimed, l have nothing to hide and declared executive privileges. Amidst the apex of Watergate, the Middle East war intruded and distracted the President's attention. This inter- ruption only added tothe crisis at the White House. Speed limits dropped to a maximum of 55 mph nationwide as a gasoline and fuel shortage hit the country, and hit it hard. More small economy cars appeared on the highways. Gas lines were born and hour long waits for a three to five dollar purchase were not unusual. Businesses had to cut down on their consumption of fuel. The oil embargo placed by the Arab countries helped to contribute to the nation's problems. Multi-Millionaire, Publisher Randolph Hearst found himself lacking a daughter for one of the biggest news stories in a long time. His daughter Patricia, 19, became the victim of the Symbianese Liberation Army as this political kidnapping blew up into horrible proportions. The Hearst Foundation contributed nearly S2 million toward free food as part of Miss Hearst's ransom. The nightmare had not ended at press time. And then, amidst this international holocaust of crisis existed Vista High, making memories to be recorded as firsts . Probably the biggest and most important of these was open lunch. The ASB Council put together a fighting force determined to get approval by the School Board and won. Students had lunch for about an hour and all were free to depart for wherever their hearts desired. Of course there were responsibilities to be met by-the students, but in time, all were handled to the satisfaction of the Board. Females paraded around campus in their coveted Levi blue jeans as girls were finally allowed to wear Levis to school. Another strike for women came as there was no longer sex discrimination in interschool sports competition. The track and swimming teams saw some of these willing female competitors. Coaches at Vista High found themselves able to boast about their efforts in league competition. The spirited Basketball Team took top honors in the Avocado League, while the Waterpolo Team rode the wave of victory to capture the CIF championship. A student judiciary was formed to help the student government situation and there were quite a few more students scheduled in 7 a.m. classes and on shorter schedules. All in all. this year was one of new concepts for the Student Body to grasp: a year to be glad it's over, but one of memories, to be sure.

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PHOTO CREDITS: Special color photography by Rick Soule and Jerry Bryan - p. 1-13. Gordon McComb - p. 34, 46. Jerry Bryan - p. 81, 165, 166, 204. Rick Soule - p. 121, 122. Dave Duran - p. 229. John Hawkins - p. 119. Reva Cunningham and Mike Porreta - p. 120. Mary Putman - p. 7, 43, 261 , 264. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Bill Macy for his opinion and copy contributions. Bill Callejas for his overall help to the entire staff and especially for organizing the Prom Court. Randy Brooks for printing pictures near deadlines. And for those faculty members who allowed photographers to take pictures in their classrooms. 'N ,I If lv f 1 1 ff 1 1 7

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