Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Friends Fun and Activities Lead To Everlasting Relationships One of the most important aspects of Palo Verde life was fun and friends. Whether it be a group of friends or two best friends, everyone achieved the excitement that would leave lasting memories. Although the places and ac- tivities were usually different, friends always seemed to be an important part of the action. Homecoming started the year off great. Friends felt the excitement of crowning the queen and king, and enjoyed a unified effort to build floats. The floats gave everyone an opportunity to kick back and have a great time. Getting hit by water balloons, or bom- barded by eggs were pastimes that helped students relax before getting downto work. As the year progressed, the activities became simpler, but were still fun. Students were runn- ing around with buddies, going to parties or school sponsored events, and having a great time at it. School provided friends with lots of fun activities, such as spirit week. Friends had fun together dressing up in togas, fifties out- fits, and concert shirts. This major event was the ending of half a school year's worth of class energy and sweat. The year continued to promote fun and excitement for friends with sports drama productions prom and even- tually graduation All students seemed to be looking for a fun time, and some good friends to share it with The year went by quickly but many memories and long lasting relationships were formed along the way III A few of the guys get together at lunch for u quick game of fool ball fPhoto by H Johnj 01 Ben McLaurm shares time with his friends lPholo by R HIHESQ 01 John Ludwzck trles to impress hrs friends with his bzceps fPh0to by C Cowanj MJ Tara Travrs and Jodi Miller share a moment of true frzendshlp iPhoto by D Bakerj f5l Scott Perales receives balloons from hzsfrzends to wish htm good luck at dzvrsronals fPhoto by C Cowan! 3' X .K .c I N Q- 'rs o Z? '1 9 9 ,VK f qw ' Q I c i -eee . V, . , ,X a M 3 j i Student Activities lf- 'Y T

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XWOIZQ ance ' 'f7Ae Qczfzlrzy game ' ' Learning to love was one of the most important aspects of growing up. Making important decisions about dating, romance and future plans developed our social lives. As children, love was directed toward parents, brothers, sisters and friends. Junior high brought on an introduction to love and friendship, but high school was the peak of most teenagers' social lives. Feelings began to take hold as they entered... The Dating Game . Dating to teenagers offered much more than a love relationship. It taught them how to communicate with the opposite sex and to respect one another, and it gave them an outlook on what type of a person they may someday want to marry. The average date for two students might consist of a movie, party, or a school activity. Those working students with more money might go out to a special dinner, concert, the prom, or outdaneing. There were always some creative people who took their date to the cemetery, El Dorado golf course for a midnight rendezvous or a day of fun at Phoenix's big attractions such as Big Surf or the Metro Center. These were only a few of the recreational activities students chose to participate in on their dates. Two people might start dating friends, but after a few dates, upon realizing that it was never meant to be, they could go their separate ways. Then there were couples who met in high school and stayed together months, years, maybe even for life. One senior girl commented, When I date I like to stay with one guy for a long time because I feel I get more out of the relationship, but sometimes the breakup hurts more since you've been with them longerf' On the other hand, some like to date as many people as possible so as to have a well rounded social life. Dating. You've got to be kidding. I haven't dated the same girl twice since I was in high school, commented one senior guy. Dating offered many new opportunities for learning, growing and lov- ing. It provided a part of all teenagers social lives, and allowed us to ex- perience feelings that could only be shared with the opposite sex. Song writer and composer, Billy Joel, captured the most memorable ex- perience of teenage dating when he sang, Cold beers, hot lights, my sweet romantic teenage nights. -by Joy Williams and Tina Bommarito ID Adie Compton and Tommy Efaw go on a date to Cowboys. iPhoto by R. Rillosj U1 Homecoming was a special time for Julie Palm and Charlie Ford. fPhoto by C. Co wenj 131 Christy Battaglia and Shay Stautz together in the courtyard. fPhoto by L. Wrightj MJ Seniors Karen Kron and Paul Carrizosa feed the ducks at Reid Park. lPhoto by R. Hines! Romance 37

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