Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Fashions Regress as Future Pushes Ahead Meredith Becker and Shcili Ellis model maxi-length “Annie Hall” skirts. Terri Brixius shows that sweater coats are warm as well as fashionable. Fur-lined fashion boots help to keep Wanda Crawford warm during the cold winter months. This year, fashion changed the looks at AHS. Boots and cowl necks accented knee-length skirts, which came in a variety of earth tone colors. Knit scarves and stick pins gave a finishing touch to the new “Annie Hall” look, which resembles the fashions popular many years earlier. For those wearing glasses, decals of various designs and monograms, added a new dimension. As it says in the commercial, “curls are back.” Boys as well as girls took on the curly look. All around AHS, people who had been cursed with straight hair, spent time and money on curling irons, hot rollers, and permanents. Another new phase which rose in popularity was pierced ears. This may not seem unusual to many, but this year, girls started getting their ears pierced twice. This offered the trend setters a unique look. The new fads and fashionable apparel gave students a new look for which to strive. Double-pierced ears give Aurora Magdaleno a unique look that is prominent among co-eds. 5

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With Railroad Expansion, Alliance Continues To Grow Oil tankers wait in Alliance before continuing on to their scheduled destinations. The Burlington Northern Railroad has become one of the most important industries in Alliance. Due to the rapid growth of railroad facilities, the town has miraculously increased in size. With the increase of population has come the needed increase for housing and businesses. As a result of these changes, the city of Alliance has become nationally known as a “boom town.” Despite public opposition, the depot is planned to be torn down soon. These crowded yards arc the hub of the Burlington Northern Railroad. The past year has been marked by several controversial issues, one of which dealt with the future of the depot. With the construction of the new BN facilities came the decision to tear down the old depot, which has become one of the city’s most prominant landmarks. Despite the many strong objections voiced by the people of Alliance, the decision to remove the historical building will stand, according to the Burlington officials in St. Paul, Minnesota. The depot will be replaced by a parking lot for railroad employees. The railroad has had quite an impact on the city of Alliance. It has affected its growth, economy and retail. With the influence of the Burlington, the city of Alliance has been and will continue to Be forced into taking a closer look at the future of the town and what can be done to prepare for it. r 4 The new control tower keeps abreast of the activity in the yards.

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Homecoming 1978 Homecoming spirit added an unusual spark to the halls of AHS with the students participating in various activities. The students were decked out in odd clothes on designated days, such as: farmer day, occupation day, switch day, pride day, and inside outside day. To add to the look, windows in the downtown stores were painted and the halls of AHS were decorated. The Bulldog offense strives for another first down during the McCook Homecoming game. The traditional burning of the “A”, pep rally, and parade were held the night before the game. Friday, October 20, was game day, with the Bulldogs facing the McCook Bison. Instead of a win, the Bulldogs were handed a loss. The highlight of the halftime festivities was the coronation of the king, queen, and their attendants. The evening closed with the Homecoming dance, which was held in the North High Auditorium. The large number of couples attending were entertained by “Madgic,” a band from Kansas. 1978 Homecoming royalty are: Jeff Williams and Jana Weed, first attendants; Jodi Meter and John Paulsen, Queen and King: Deb Nelson and Brett Boness, second attendants. Queen candidates include: Jodi Meter. Deb Nelson. Laurie Lawrence, Jane Goff, Sue Seebohm. Jana Weed. Shelli Ellis. Polly Sullivan, and Lisa Dalbey. Linda l-'razier and Tim Mills enjoy the sound of “Madgic. «