Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1830 N. Kellogg Drive
Anaheim 92807
(714) 779-2535
* Enrollment: 2,800
* Established: 1974
* Landmark: Bridge connecting east and west campuses
* Hangout: Esperanza Burgers
* Team name: Aztecs
* Newspaper: The Aztlan
* Principal: Ray Plutko
* Student president: John Kim
* Winning moments: Simon Kim took top debating honors at Junior Statesmen of America state meet; drama club’s musical was first in Cal State Fuller- ton competition; Mock Trial team won O.C. Championship for second year and placed third in state; 83% of students taking Advanced Placement Test for college credit scored passing grades
* Memorable event: Air-band competition in which a group of guys won as “the Spice Girls”
* Graduation: June 10, 6 p.m., at Bradford Stadium in Placentia
SENIOR STANDOUT
Matthew Connelly of Yorba Linda
* Achievements: Earned a 4.1 weighted grade-point average; lead roles in school plays; CAEA scholarships; created cartoons and editorials for the school newspaper; “survived 18 years in Southern California”
* Connections: Newspaper editor; drama club; art; graphic design; poetry; film
* Ambitions: “If I had the money, I would attend a prestigious conservancy, but alas, I am without.” Will attend Cal State Long Beach or Fullerton
* Family: Parents are Charles and Rennea; two brothers
* Claim to fame: Portrayed Spice Girl Geri Halliwell. “I got 20 bucks!”
THE SENIOR CLASS: 598
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