San Francisco Balboa High School
Galleon Yearbook F1977 S1978
Alumni Board of Directors
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| Clockwise, L-R: Joan CHIRSTENSEN, Alice SKANDERSON, Vicky
HACKETT, Steve KIRWIN, Ruth WALKER, Ken LENIO, Frank GALO, Rachel
FABELA, Emily SUMRALL, Gerry SKAGFJORD, Lydia CHAGONJIAN, Mary BOERO,
Nick KAFKAS. NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: Tina TAYLOR, Terry HARTSHORN. PRESIDENTIAL GREETINGS I am pleased to have the privilege of contributing a paragraph or two to this special 50th Anni- versary Edition of the Galleon. Our yearbook is a very special book; it is, in a way a "history" book dealing with the period from 1928 to 1978. If one would scan through our Galleons from the very first to this issue, a tale would be told of many lives. One would become acquainted with the passing of styles and fads, of what was happening in the world and in our country — but most of all what Balboa students were doing. In a sense, each Galleon is very similar. Students throughout the years basically do the same things — they participate in sports, in clubs, in student activities, and most of them go to class and are serious about their education. I always enjoy photographs of our beautiful school. It may not be the most modern school in San Francisco, but I think it is still the most magnificent. How fortunate we all have been to be able to enjoy the lovely spacious campus, to sit on the grass on sunny days, to gather with our chums under the palm trees, to scurry across the graceful bridges between the Library Building and the Main Building. Yes, more modern schools have been built since 1928, but none can compare with the grandeur of "our" school. But, Balboa High School is more than a building of brick, wood and concrete that can be admired for its physical beauty. It is an entity which has affected thousands of lives. All of us who have attended Balboa have been exposed to that contagious, and difficult-to-shake-off feel- ing known as Balboa School Spirit. It is a spirit that has bridged the generation gap and which brings Buccaneers of all ages together in common bond. We are fortunate to have an alumni association (not every school has one). It allows graduat- ing students to continue their relationship with Balboa, their friends, and other Buccaneers. It is encouraging to see our membership grow. I cordially invite all of the 1978 graduating senior class to join the Balboa Alumni Association. Join the rest of us who took to heart the words to our beloved Hymn, composed by Salvatore Billeci |
