The following newpaper articles and directory are courtesy of:
the family of William Barlow (1921 - 2010), Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation for San Rafael City Schools from 1958 to 1962
The 1961 and 1962 Oracle pages are courtesy of:
Gary Barlow, TLHS 1960 - 1962
In September 1960, when the doors first opened at TLHS, there were only two classes of students:
Sophomores, the Class of 1963, and Freshman, the Class of 1964.
1961 - 1962: There were three
classes of students:
Juniors, Class of 1963; Sophomores, Class of 1964:
and Freshman, Class of 1965.
From the 1966 Oracle:
1962 - 1963: "This was Terra Linda's first year as a four year high school, and also the last year that the whole student body could fit into the gym at the same time."
1963 - 1964: "Our school banner, seal, and motto were chosen this year."
1964 - 1965: "This was the first year that our student body officers served a one year term; the up staircase was established; and TL had the best football team ever."
"The Trojan mascot symbolizes not only the spirit of Terra Linda, but also the spirit of the athletic teams. Whether at a rousing football game, a fatiguing cross country meet, a tense basketball game, a muscle-bound wrestling match, a fast-paced baseball game, a never-say-die track meet, a splashing swim meet, a smashing tennis match, or a driving golf game, the Trojan spirit is always there: in spectators, in the athletes, and in the school."
