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

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 THE BEAT i 1 There's a variety of interests and personalities at Baker. One thing, however, that many of us have in com- mon is music: at the mall, the movie theatre, a party, or a dance. We play our tunes in the car, take them with us via Walkman or box”, and we keep them going day and night. When I wake up in the morning, music gets me going,” states president of chorus, Chris Ham- mer. Many teens can’t concentrate on homework without a radio in the background. Of course we don’t all enjoy the same thing. Some students listen to punk or heavy metal, some jazz, others love that old-time rock ’n roll. How about classical music? Drummer Dave Dixon doesn’t mind it, but thinks, It’s kind of hard to mosh (slamdance) to!” In Jen Teelon’s opinion, Anything from classical to hardrock rules, but I hate country.” Those who are truly devoted to a band or rock star go through the Concert Experience —standing in line for hours, sometimes at the crack of dawn screaming with the crowd as you hear those first and last notes of the IS THE BIG performance: buying a T-shirt. If you miss the concert, you can play records, cassette tapes, or the new compact discs. Some students acquire a huge collection of albums, such as Wendy Gravlin. who claims she has over 100. You can get the visual effect by watching your favorite song on MTV or VH-I. We make a special effort to see MTV every day,” declare Brian Kelly and Steve Kanoza. Doodle, doodle dee, wubba, wubba, wubba.” Watching videos, singing, listening, or just jamming” with friends—music is a part of our lives. As Kara Thomas puts it, Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.” Lisa DeSiro During a pep rally, Kris Dalaker and Kim Young get into the beat. Andy Dorr also seems to be having a good time. Music 17

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Patricia Johnson Jenny Cheerleaders recreate the days of rock n roll, bringing 50’s style to the Oktoberfest parade. Music Brett Newcomb Let people know what you likel If you're a fan. you'll buy a T-shirt like Jim Olin did. October 9th was a big deal for U2 fans. Jeremy Klein shows proof that he went to the concert, but from the look on Mike Kulick's face, he must have missed out. Long walks home can be made more enjoyable by listening to your favorite tunes, as Rob Schwaben- bauer knows well.

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Jr. Prom Shannon Moziak Fast dancing united friends, while slow, romantic songs brought the couples together. After smiling for the many photos taken by parents, friends, etc., this table hams it up” for the camera. Jr. Prom What were the present seniors thinking about on the first day of school when they turned from sophomores into juniors? Chances are it was the junior prom. From what size, style, and color the girl's dress would be, to where you would go to dinner, how you were going to get there, and who you would go with, the prom was a definite conversation piece. Somehow, someway, on May 9th last year, everything came together at the junior prom. As a romantic dinner for two or a date with several other couples, the night started out with excitement and nervousness. Dates for the evening arrived at school in anything from Mom or Dad’s stationwagon to chauffeur-driven limousines with all the extras for comfort and pleasure in the back. Walking into the school, the scents of roses and other varities of flowers were abundant as corsages and boutonnieres were visible on the elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen. The conversation at first was all the same. Comments were being made on the decorations, everyone’s dresses and the band, which hadn’t begun to play yet. Girls who had spent the entire day preparing themselves at a beauty parlor or in their own bedrooms got to show off their beautiful gowns and their emphasis on the minute IS THE BIG details of their appearances. Others didn’t have as much time to prepare themselves. Shelly Pace and Kim Young, for instance, had a New York State track meet and didn’t get home until a half hour before they left for the prom. As the band for the evening, Slam”, began to play, a few daring people began to dance. Soon, as more people who had been trying to be fashionably late arrived, the beat picked up. People realized that this was the time to have fun and just dance! The sophisticated ladies and gentlemen temporarily forgot that they were so sophisticated. The prom quickly ended as everyone went to the various parties that made the night complete. Memories linger of going to the B’ville dinner for breakfast, going to the all night miniature golf courses or bowling alleys, or just hanging out at a friend’s house. Whatever anyone did, either before or after, it was a night that most will never forget. Joanne Win