Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Vocal music groups performed in many school, community, and city- wide presentations. Here, Greg Smith, music sterling scholar, accompa- nies choirs in a musical program for the school. Special Interests I 163

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Electives Expand Horizons Many students participated in activities, not for competitive rec- ognition, but rather to enrich their lives. Required subjects were tak- en, and then electives were chosen according to students’ interests. Recent studies have revealed that art is not only good for self expression, but that reading skills “Required subjects were taken, and then electives were chosen according to students’ interests.” are also improved by learning to draw. Art offered a variety of classes: fundamental beginning art, ceramics, advance placement art (which allowed students to earn college credit), fine arts, commer- cial art, and stage design. Two majorettes added a touch of class to this year’s marching band. Also, fourteen flag girls per- formed with the band at half-times. Band classes were offered on two levels: concert band for intermedi- ate players and symphonic band for advanced players. Also, sym- phonic orchestra and jazz band classes were open to those inter- ested and experienced in these areas. Vocal music presented opportu- nities to sing in the acapella choir, madrigals, junior choir, and girls chorus. Classes in drama, speech and debate helped improve speaking abilities; developed skills in move- ment and self expression; and dis- solved inhibitions. The three levels open to student participation were — beginning: introducing the ba- sics of acting, theatrical make-up, and technical theater — interme- diate: to develop advanced acting skills, makeup technique, and chil- dren’s theater — and advanced: emphasizing stage directing, ad- vanced makeup, and children’s theater. Class in acting, rehearsals, and actual performances encouraged self expression and character interpretation Rick Sutherland and Christie Milligan rehearse lines and emotional reactions for the musical production of Cinderella. 162 I Special Interests

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Exercise-Just For The Keeping active helps the mind, body and soul stay physically fit. A trend to maintain one’s figure has come to the United States. Every age can get involved with physical fitness. Jogging is one of the most popular ways. Weight conscious students didn’t have to be on a team or a club to enjoy the bene- fits of staying fit. Taking a class in dance, men’s gymnastics, and track were just a few ways to join in the activities. On their own, stu- dents get involved during 7th peri- od and after school. Joggers run outside during warm weather months and run in- side during cold for the health of it. To hulk out their bi-ceps, weight lifters press bar bells. Shooting for “build a “10” body.” perfection was the aim of the ar- cher, and men gymnastics flip over tubbling events. Weight lifting, jogging, archery, racquet ball, ping pong, dance, gymnastics and intramural basket- ball are just a few ways to build a perfect “10” body. 164 ■ Physical Fitness