Aurora Central High School - Borealis Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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,4 much welcomed mid- year uaealian caused students to lt was time for more celebrat- ing!! Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years-Seasons Greet- ings! Holidays were a very impor- tant time for everyone. Not only was it a time for warmth and sharing, but also, and most im- portantly a vacation from school. Thanksgiving was the begin- ning of the holiday spirits. But thanksgiving wasn't only the din- ner. lt was the four day weekend. Many students had family mem- bers that live outside of Colorado so it was time to go visit the rela- tives. As did junior Brett Green- walts' family, taking off for Kan- sas a couple days before Thanksgiving to visit his grand- parents. Jingle Bells. Trim the tree, it was Christmas time. You better not pout, you better be good, you better remember the gifts. Aurora Mall and Buckingham Square were two close and pop- ular shopping centers. They were, unfortunately, often too popular. The Aurora mall has a lot of stores to get everyones pre- sents. But when it's too packed, l sometimes go to Cinderalla City, since it's a lot bigger. said sen- ior Scott Tlrone. The malls were usually the busiest during the Christmas season especially the day after Thanksgiving. Novem- ber 29th was the busiest shop- ping day of the season. My mom usually waits until the last minute this way we can't peak at the presents, said sophomore Jennifer Blake. This year the ca- lander didn't leave too many chances to shop this season since Thanksgiving fell later this year than usual, knocking out a few shopping days. After the shopping came time 28 Holidays gelelriefg to enjoy the season and start couting down. No one wanted to miss December 12th, 13th, and 14th, the big parade of lights, downtown on Larimer with its floats and bands. The nativity scene was always pleasant to see flooded with lights on the steps of the Civic Center. Besides eating ham and opening presents first thing on Christmas morning what else did students do? SKl ! junior Tobin Bewely said in excitement. Gotta hit those slopes and get wild! Bewely ex- claimed. Snow wasn't everyones fantasy for Christmas, like for sophomore Fred Collazo, who spent his Christmas vacation on the white sands and warm sun of San Diego, California. Surfing, whale watching and the new years bonfire beach partyg these were a few of the things Collazo enjoyed. ln Colorado the family gets cooped up in the house when it snows. ln California you can get out, added sophomore Fred Collazo after putting his shorts away and getting out the sweaters. Others caught up on favorite soaps and slept while some others worked extra hours. Down came the mistletoe, and out came a new year. Tuesday, December 31 was the night of a Boulder Bash, a party full of friends, or an all night skating party were two of the many choices students had of breaking in the new year. Every one spent that last night of 1985 differently. Senior, Kim Smith said, What's a celebration without friends? Holidays were important to students: they were a time for warmth, as well as a much wel- comed midyear break. Y by Angelina Booker Teddy bears were a favorite gift for children of all ages. Tr teddy is at the Aurora Mall, waiting to be purchased for sort lucky child. , 4' ' . Fitzsimons Army Medical Center is lit up with Christm lights. This helped to brighten up East Colfax during the holic season.

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Uirec' said out shows means that We definately got the lt was unusual, remarked ju- nior Chris Gallegos who played the part of Horner Zuckerman in the play Charlettes Web. It was performed in the round. In other words, the play was performed while the audience was gathered around in a semi-circle. Besides being unusual, Char- lettes Web was also a success. lt seemed that people couldn't re- sist seeing, once again, the lov- able story about a pig named Wilbur and his friend Charlette who saves him from the butcher block in a miraculous way. Two of the three performances were sold out, including the dinner show that was sponsered by au- rora Central music boosters. In addition to these performances, there was also a series of dress rehearsals that were attended by students from various Aurora ele- mentary schools. One of the reasons for this suc- cess was the great working rela- if' ea A young audience from day care cen- ters around Aurora watch the play on Friday, December 14. The play was per- formed times during the day, while Junior Sheila 0'Toole helps control the children. 514 ciizlile tionship between the cast and crew. Polly Noone, directer, de- scribed it well when she said, We've definately got the ensem- ble. While the cast was finally get- ting their lines right, the props be- gan to develop minds of their own. Whether it was props dissa- pearing or reappearing ln the wrong places, it certainly gave the prop crew something to think about. Towards the end of the pro- duction, the cast began to act more freely and some of the fol- lowing lines ensued: Want some ham? Psych! If that pig is dead, it's all over bud. When the play was over, ap- preciation was shown by having a fun bunch on stage. Already, there was talk of the next play, West Side Story, and students preparing to go through it all again. - by Ben Bauer CAST Wilbur Jeff White Charlotte Moira 0'toole Fern Sonya Thomas Mrs. Able Lisa Taylor Mr. Able Ben Bauer Avery Able Jeff Withrow Mr. Zuckerman Mrs. Zuckerman Chris Gallegos Chris Zalesk y Lurvey Dave Shirley Templeton John Cherabie Goose Christine Selinsky Gander Dwayne Penn Sheep Eric Crow Lamb Sarah Crow Narrators Jennifer Blake Linda Venner Missy Metzger Ch0rUS Patricia Blake Allen Williams Tom Shinners Student Director Erica Watts Templeton the rat, portrayed by Sen- ior John Cherabie eats the slop left in WiIbur's troff. Charlottes Web was performed on December 14 St 15. Charlottes Web

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ii S 1 xi ii fi xi i f 5 Y :ie we .rr rf Holiday Greetings were spread to all during the season. As the song goes, Santa is up on the housetop. A like Traditions over the years never change. Here is a traditional Christmas tree, waiting to be loaded with presents. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nick soon would be there. The stock- ings were full of toys and candy for chil- dren. Holidays 29