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

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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

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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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Skim make skiing the focal paint of winter and became 50 qucrzfrs Something magical happens to people when they get out on the ski slopes and tune into the spirit of Colorado's most popular win- ter activity. Sking gives me a chance to relax, think, and get away from the everyday routine of school, said Sophomore Marcus Red- dick. Freshman Kirk Johnson ad- ded, l've been skiing for a long time, and every year it gets more exciting. The sport of skiing meant more than just learning to maneuver down ski slopes over varying de- grees of challenge. lt meant im- mersing oneself in winter and it's moods- sunshine, snowstcrms, fog, and cold. Among highschool students, skiing was a famed weekend ac- tivity. The avid skiers could be found weekend after weekend on the slopes. This was a time to be with friend's or making new ones. There were always new chal- lenges and excitement, whether it was conquering moguls, mak- ing it down a slope without fall- ing, or in some cases racing. Many vacations were spent at the slopes too. Sophomore Rick Krivjansky said, My family goes up for a week and spends most of the time skiing. lt gives all of us a chance to get away, yet still be close to home. Cross country skiing was also a sport enjoyed by some rather than downhill skiing. I cross country ski because there's no cost for lift tickets and there aren't any crowds, said Senior John Glover. Skiing had one major draw- back -the cost. With life-ticket, equipment, clothing, and travel Winter Activities prices, this activity could easily become expensive. The majority of the resorts increased their lift rates by two to three dollars. Full day tickets ranged in price from 37.50 at small resorts like Vail or Aspen. Equipment bought new could cost as much as or more than 3600, for skis, boots, bind- ings, and poles. A good deal on reconditioned equipment could be found for about 570. Renting was costly too, especially if done on a regular basis. Whether rent- ed in town or at the slopes, the cost ranged between S10 and 9514 a day. And a way to get to the slopes was also a frequent problem. But there were ways to scrimp. By taking advantage of clothing and equipment sales, discount ski cards, package deals, and prepurchased ticket arrange- ments the sport became more reasonable. The school's ski club and other club sponsorsed trips also made skiing more afforda- ble. Colorado's position as the win- ter sports capital of the U.S. was enhanced by over 128 million dollars of improvements and ex- pansions at the state's 32 ski re- sorts. Highlights of the year's projects included night skiing on nine of Keystone's popular runs, the new Peak 10 at Brecken- ridge, and many other lifts and acres of skiable terrain at other popular resorts. Skiers, whether downhill or cross-country, were winter's con- querors and having sensed this spirit made skiing the focal point of their winter fun. -Linda Young