High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : They’re Leaving School But Holding on to Memories
Saying your goodbys after four years together is difficult, but at least you won’t be leaving school empty-handed. Hot Topics asks, “What will be the fondest memory of your high school years?”
“Winning Empire League championship in basketball and knowing that I’m graduating.”
Randy Wilson, 18,
senior, Esperanza
“All my school activities, things like dances, being princess, surf team and the close unity between my friends and me.”
Tulin Reid, 18,
senior, Rosary
“The first night I had my license, I drove all night, raced many people and had the most fun I’ve had in a while. Wow, I need to get out more often.”
Roger Hewson, 17,
senior, Marina
“I actually had teachers who are willing to put effort into teaching.”
Jack Line, 18,
senior, Dana Hills
“I’ll always remember the good times: Days before vacation, the last days of school. . . . And the bad days: When I failed tests and when we came back to school from vacations. You don’t forget it; it’s too big a part of your life to forget.”
Omar Hernandez, 17,
senior, Los Alamitos
“Being named prince for homecoming; winter formal and prom.”
Ryan Eelaney, 17,
senior, Esperanza
“The day that I found out I was going to my first-choice college.”
Crysti McIntyre, 18,
senior, Rosary
“When I found out I got into UCLA.”
Kimberly Kishaba, 17,
senior, Los Alamitos
“After the homecoming game, my buddies and I decided to go for a ride in my dad’s new car. Cruising east on Beach Boulevard before McFadden, the light turned yellow and I could not stop so I had to run it. Next thing you know, we were in the air and sparks were flying everywhere. Too bad for my dad’s new car. I’m still paying him back for repairs.”
Mike Parash, 18,
senior, Marina
“Knowing that after four years I am actually going to pass all of my classes and graduate.”
Tim Gafney, 18,
senior, Dana Hills
“I’ll never forget winning the national (song leading) championship in Orlando, Fla., and my trip to the former Soviet Union. I’ll never forget all my friends who shaped my high school career.”
Carrie Hemphill, 17,
senior, Los Alamitos
“Pictionary.”
Mary Colins, 18,
senior, Esperanza
“Meeting (New Kids on the Block’s) Donnie Wahlberg and asking him who he’s voting for for President.”
Melissa Crisostomo, 18,
senior, Rosary
“I’ll never forget playing basketball against (Loara’s) Tess Whitlock, and the great relationships I formed through the last four years.”
John Daugherty, 18,
senior, Los Alamitos
“My freshman year. I had a great time in band and took an exciting trip to Florida. I also met a lot of new friends.”
Mike Morrison, 18,
senior, Marina
“My fondest memory will be everything I ever did with all my friends, like throwing pies at my friend Jay and meeting my girlfriend, Amanda.”
Rafael Alenda, 17,
senior, Dana Hills
“I’ll always remember and value most the friendships I’ve made and the friendships I’ve kept. You hold onto them when you go to college.”
Alex Lin, 18,
senior, Los Alamitos
Next Week’s Hot Topic:
What would your parents have to give you for you to give up your summer vacation?
Responses gathered by Tina Toochinda (Dana Hills), Jennifer Leuer (Esperanza), Trisha Ginsburg (Los Alamitos), Gail Altman (Marina) and Lara Lagos (Rosary).
DR, JUDY TSAI
