West Covina High School - Lycurgean Yearbook (West Covina, CA)

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LET ' S GO BULLDOGS! Thafs the chant heard b i the roiudy crowd at the opening da i rally . Students sit in antic- ipation as the combined pep squad and dance drill team perform. MAY WE HELP YOU? James Blotzer, Morell Jones. Mike Merry and Mike Maldonado, interim government mem- bers, are ready to help students through the registration process. WE WANT YOU to get inuohed. was the theme of the first rally . Mascot Yennhi Nquy en leads in getting crowd participa- tion. ATTENTION STUDENTS! Ben Furuta. principal, delivers his first speech to the student body after being named principal over summer vacation. WHERE ARE OUR CLASSES? — a frequent question asked by students during the first day . This group of girls takes time at nutrition to map out meeting places. Opening of School 11

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approximately 2200 students and 200 staff members arrived at a packed and rowdy West Covina High School, September 8 to begin the new school year. Students sat anxiously watching the time tick by, waiting for the thirty minutes to pass by in each class. The first day was quickly over at 11:55 a.m. At that time, most of the stu- dents and staff made their way to the HOME side of the stadium for an opening day rally. The cheerleaders, songleaders and the drill dance team performed to promote Bulldog spirit . The cross country teams and all three levels of football were announced and they pa- raded across the field in front of the enthusiastic crowd. Big Foot Rapids was wonderful, After the rally 900 students and a number of staff chaperones filed into 16 buses which were to take them to Knott ' s Berry Farm for a fun-filled afternoon. Montezuma ' s Revenge was my fa vorite ride at Knott ' s, commented Lon Lucas. Big Foot Rapids was, wonderful, especially in this afternoon heat. The Cork Screw was def- initely the most thrilling ride to go on at Knott ' s, exclaimed Julie Holliday. These rJes were at the top of WCHS students ' li;t of favorite rides. Many stuosnts also took the op- portunity to get re-acquainted with friends after the long summer break and to meet people attending the new West Covina High School. Before the first day began many changes occurred with the combining of Edgewood and ' est Covina High School. Over the sun rner, Edgewood teachers, administr .! -s, furniture, books and supplies we:. «oved to the West Covina site. Classrooms and of- WELCOME TO BULLDOG COUNTRY! mr fices were re-assigned to all per- sonnel. The library began to box and transfer books back and forth between the two high schools. The campus was given a face lift, by means of new exterior colors of beige and brown. The buildings were also re-roofed, new plants were added and the school was fenced. The first day at West Covina High School brought excitement, enthusiasm and confusion. Many students could not find classrooms because of the lack of painted door numbers and building signs. All in all, students had a gre; day and began the first tradition the all-new West Covina Hig School. 10 Opening of School

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A Day of Dedication A vision for the year THE CEREMONY OVER Mr. Furuta and Mr. Mount pose with the flag flown over the capital and a certificate authen- ticating it. A NEW LOOK. The band displays Bull- dog pride in their new uniforms and the music of the new Alma Mater. I HAVE A VISION. Dr. Gawronski en- visions WCHS as a bright new world. 12 School Dedication