Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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or all Fest it’s eighth year now, Baldwinsville has been filled with the fun and excitement of the Annual Oktoberfest. Food, fun and music are the major reasons of the ’Fest each year. More than twenty different organizations participated in the activities. It’s all of the community working together, and having a great time doing it. Jennifer Butler said she liked the Test because it, brings out a lot of the German culture in people.’’ Many students are involved as well. The Hockey Booster sold clams, chowder and salt potatoes in order to raise funds for more ice time. The Wrestling Fan Club sold pizza and the Girls Soccer Boosters sold cookies. Debbie Nevins, enjoyed seeing The color guard provides entertainment at halftimes and here at the Test parade. New uniforms and flags jazz up their performance. Jenny Dillon and Mary Alice Almendinger seem to enjoy the clown, but Beth Corcoran can't seem to make up her mind. 14 Oktoberfest old friends returning from college.” The good times began on Friday and ran through Sunday night. There were fireworks, dancers and an annual parade led by the Baldwinsville Marching Band. Mike Saggese’s favorite part of the Test was, getting together with his friends and having a good time.” Clowns, as well as the band, led the entertainment with their colorful costumes and free balloons to all the kids. The German dancers went over well, as they do every year, with their famous chicken” dance. The Oktoberfest provides limitless fun for all ages. The students really know how to enjoy themselves and forget any thoughts of school upon their arrival to the Test. It’s a great ' f |me ChrU Hourihan

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ipTa. a senior from France, seems a slight problem with her locker. :k Gundula Gregor. Susanne Bayer. Kris chsen. Lyn Cranwell. Cathy Cacocciola. Ann non. Front: Mariano Martin. Mario Gamarra. rlos Gomez. II Abroad everyone dreams visiting a country, but only a very few chance to live that dream, asked what she would er most after returning nn said, Everybody is so friendly; Americans aren’t as shy as Swedish people”. Getting to know the people from foreign countries helps us understand each other. Having a first hand source in our school to talk about their countries is truly a treat. Many of us have learned a great deal just from taking a few minutes to stop and talk to them. Karl Dalstad. a Baker High senior studying in Sweden this year says, I figure people are people and that we can all get along.” This year we have nine foreign exchange students visiting our school. They are: Susanne Bayer, from Austria; Liv Kirsten Erichsen. from Norway; Mariano Martin, and Carlos Gomez, both from Spain; Lynette Cranwell, from Australia; Catherine Cacocciola, from France; Annbrith Nilsson, from Sweden; Gundula Gregor, from Germany; and Mario Gamarra. from Bolivia. Alejandro, Chich”. Boure, a former exchange student, decided to become a citizen and return here to live. Lyn found that coming to the United States also has it’s disadvantages. The first shock I got was the cold I felt when I got off the plane; I’ve never felt anything like it. It was terrible.” Most of them really seem to be enjoying themselves though. When asked why he decided to return this year, Chich said, Because I love American peoplel!” Gail Dority Foreign Exchange 13

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The 'fest grounds had a new look this year with the addition of this welcoming arch. The main Festhaus, which featured the authen- tic German dancers, was a favorite place to go for the older crowd. Y u .u I i i t ‘ festhaus Bart Marvin Many children enjoyed the good times with their parents during the day, but later on the tents filled up with a livelier crowd. Bart Marvin Oktoberfest 15