Claudia Vela
“The end of something is better than its beginnings. Patience is better than pride.”
— Ecclesiastes 7:8 · chosen for the yearbook
01Back then
Historical · Juntos 1987- 9thFreshman
Not on the class pages of Juntos 1984 (the yearbook) — likely not yet at Pan Am.
- 10thSophomore

- Choir
- Aerobics
- 11thJunior

- Worship Committee
- Art Club
- Ranch Club
- P.C. Club
- 12thSenior

- Handbell Choir
- Service Committee
- Yearbook (Juntos)
- Bowling Club
- H.F. Club
The headmaster that year was Dr. David R. Gifford. What else was happening →
5 other pages where the name reads in print — found by machine, so check the scan: a namesake or a misread is possible.
- Juntos 1985 · p. 67 →… Reynosa, Tamps., Mex. 2-39-22 214-630-0597 370.21 Sonia Noriega i Si V. Florida Florida 4y5 #44 N.L., Mex. 7 Mex. arque nte Temps. 07908 hier. …
- Juntos 1986 · p. 66 →… 20 Edif. 8-404 Reynosa Tamps. Mexico 3-78-21 Col. Exiloda Coapa 2-27-84 Lidia Lopes Mexico City Mex. Rua Maria Carolina Ton Walter Zermenio 6-84-49-80 Leticia …
- Juntos 1987 · p. 8 →… classes because they are so much fun. No matter what opposition we may face, 5 we dedicate our yearbook to Howard Gordon." Claudia Vela …
- Juntos 1987 · p. 36 →… A: Al 4 min A 3 ip a Back row: Mr. Biggs, Alvaro Guerra, Luis Lozano, Ryan Ramirez, Mrs. Rippon. Front row: Lorena If …
- Juntos 1987 · p. 68 →… “4 A 4 wD 35 J ant 4 Ye Privett, Adriana Martinez, Raquel Navarro, Claudia Vela, Nancy Flores, Pili O'Ryan, Mayte Crespo, Enrique Castillo, …
72 faculty and staff printed in the books of 1984–1987 · the most years first
Anita M. HarborthWork Supervisor, Dining Hall · Work Supervisor · 4 yrs
Carmen GonzalesAsst. Business Mgr. · Assistant Business Manager · 4 yrs
David R. GiffordSchool Headmaster · Headmaster · 4 yrs
Eduardo SanchezFarm Work Supervisor · Ranch Manager / Ranch Work Supervisor · 4 yrs
Elias GarciaBoys Dorm Supervisor · Dorm Supervisor · 4 yrs
Hector VillarealDirector of Admissions · Dir. of Admissions · 4 yrs
Joyce PogueTyping, English · English / Typing · 4 yrs
Lydia BiscegliaESL, Reading · E.S.L. · 4 yrs
Lydia del MoralDining Hall Staff · Dinigh Hall Staff · 4 yrs
Marvin LenzPhysical Science, Chemistry, Algebra · Physical Science / Chemistry / Algebra · 4 yrs
Olivia MaldonadoDirector of Food Service · Dir. of Food Services · 4 yrs
Roberto MorenoSocial Studies · 4 yrs
Exactly as printed ▸
Claudia Vela 10th: Choir, Aerobics 11th: Worship Committee, Art Club, Ranch Club, P.C. Club 12th: Handbell Choir, Service Committee, Yearbook Staff, Bowling, H.F. Club
02Then vs now
1987 ↔ 2026Drag the handle. The right side is waiting for a photo from Claudia — pick one to preview how it will look (nothing is uploaded).
198703Today
Verified · nothing yet39 years is a long time. City, work, university, a link — whatever Claudia wants to share shows up here, marked verified, and only at the privacy level they choose.
04Connections
From the yearbookJuntos 1987 did not print hometowns.
Leticia CardenasChoir · Aerobics · Art Club · Worship
Maria Teresa CrespoWorship · Service · Bowling Club · Juntos
Raquel Patricia NavarroWorship · Handbell Choir · Service · Juntos
Enrique CastilloChoir · Worship · Service · Juntos
Nancy FloresWorship · Service · Art Club · Bowling Club
Jesus GonzalezWorship · Ranch Club · Service · Art Club
