Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

Page 233 text:

Debate Drama When choosing an extra curricu- lar activity, debators decided on one of the most time consuming activities requiring an average of ten hours a week. Mr. Ochoa ex- pected well-prepared arguments and individual events from both novice and advanced students. Preparation paid off for the teams as many awards and tro- phies were added to the display case. Jon Berner and Debbie Rid- ing placed in the Governor’s Cup Championship, repeating their first placement from last year. At the University of Utah, Craig Dal- lon and Cindy Kimball made the quarter finals and novices Gordy “Evidence cards ... numbered in the thousands.” Mower and Van Schmidt placed in the octa-finals. In one of Utah’s most popular meets, the Copper Classic, Sondra Sumsion and Na- than Soderburg placed second in J.V., Van Schmidt and Gordy Mower received a trophy for semi- finalist, and Craig Dallon and Cin- dy Kimball placed in the quarter- finals. James Sebaske placed in in- dividual events in the Lincoln Douglas Debate. Jon Berner, Deb- bie Riding, Debbie Hilliam, and Tracey Hilliam each took first place rankings at the State Bar. In the Alpine Meet, Jon Berner, Craig Dallon, Cindy Kimball, and Debbie Riding received first places. Dave Cordero, Keith Fal- con, Bev Day, and Todd Gabler all took awards in Leg. In Individual Events, James Sebaske and Mary Ann Dwyre helped by adding to the trophy case. A special honor was paid to Jon Berner and Deb- bie Riding when they were invited along with nine other debate part- ners around the U.S. to compete in the Harvard Round Robin. Once upon a time, in a distant land, a group of people called ac- tors and actresses got together and decided to create a club for all the people related to theatre and called themselves Thespians. The original purpose of the Thespian club was to exchange ideas, moti- vate talent, and advance the the- atre arts in the world. Although this is still basically the function of the club, it has become more of a social organization than proffes- sional. And although the Alta High members of the International Thespian Society did do a lot of theatre work, whether it was a scene in class, a musical produc- tion, region or state drama compe- tition, or attending a play; they, too, spent time involved in social activities or parties. The four officers and advisor Robyn Bishop worked hard over the summer and throughout the year to try and plan original, excit- ing, and imaginative activities and outings. A lot of the traditional were re-planned, such as the toga party, the Halloween dress-up par- ty, and PMT productions. There were also a lot of originals: watch- ing Glenn Sacos’ one man show “The original purpose of the club was to exchange ideas, motivate talent, and advance theatre arts in the world.” Moods, an international Christ- mas party, and a roller skating party. The Thespians concluded their year with the annual banquet and awards presentation. Various awards for acting and participation in theatre were given, and the 1981-82 officers were announced. Club Intro ■ 229

Page 232 text:

Dance Music Day’s beginning came especially early for the twenty-seven mem- bers of Dance Company. As early as 6:00 a.m. the girls could be found in tights, curlers, and with no makeup, practicing their many routines for upcoming perfor- mances. But the work didn’t end there. After school started, they continued to practice through first period and later returned, rehears- ing during seventh period and after school. When asked what made mem- bers so dedicated to such a club, most girls replied that they just loved to dance, and the majority of them have been doing so since a very young age. Dancing helped each girl bring out her own creativ- ity and personality in a dance form, and united them with others who shared a similar interest. In the fall, along with the base- ball team, they sponsored and in- troduced a new dance: the Har- vest Ball. In the spring, the Com- pany presented its annual three nights of concert, including all “ ... they just loved to dance.” types of theatrical dance which the girls had been preparing all year. Each of the girls was involved in a particular dance, either individual- ly or as a group. All music, cos- tumes, and choreography were created by club members. Besides being artists and ath- letes, club members were chosen for their well-rounded personal- ities and involvement in all phases of school activities and academics. The girls finished the year with a special assembly in the spring, and traveled to different elementary schools in the area for special per- formances. The vocal and instrumental mu- sic departments proved to make ever-increasing demands on the students involved. Practice in both areas included both excused class and after school participation. The hours of dedication and hard work assured good perfor- mances. Different honors and awards were received, including a first place trophy for the Hawk Marching Band at region competi- tion. » m- • ir Wpfiijk| m. '' « v f ill 11 , V 11 « e i 1 i it - i In preparation for a busy Christ- mas season, the A’capella and Madrigals students prepared a var- ied selection of modern and tradi- tional Christmas songs. The groups performed at various malls, schools, and churches throughout the valley during the holiday season, sometimes making a first place trophy for the Hawk Marching Band at region competition.” them strangers to their classroom teachers. An evening performance for the community was also par- ticipated in by all vocal and instru- mental groups. Although the choral and band competitions weren’t handled ex- actly the same, the undertakings were the same. The process to prepare for the solo and ensemble festival (for all types of music) en- tailed finding suitable music, searching for an accompianist, and approving all details with the teacher, rehearsing and then the final performance and judging. Under the instuction of Gordon Quigley and Ken Gondor, the mu- sic program has gained a reputa- tion as one of the better musical organizations in the Salt Lake area. 228 H Club Intro

Page 234 text:

Jocks It was more than just a black and crimson jacket with a letter “A” sewn on. Lettermen and women earned the right to wear their jackets by fullfilling the mini- mum requirements set up in each “ ... it was ... athletes who shared common interests in challenging their own abilities ... or enjoyed the thrill of competition.” sports field: wrestlers had to earn at least twelve team points during meets, football players must have played in eight quarters of varsity games, ad infinidum. Although letterpeople was called a club, it was more a frater- nity (sorority — sorry girls) of ath letes who shared common inter ests in challenging their own abili ties on a physical battlefield or en joyed the thrill of competition Lang. Club To satisfy one of the varied in- terests of the studentbody, a group of foreign language students created the first foreign language club of the school. Two represen- tatives were selected from each Spanish, French, and German class to act as messengers of infor- mation to their classes. Duties, standards, and aims were outlined for the officers and members of the club by the freshly written club constitution, which set up guidelines for future members of the foreign language club. After-school meetings were scheduled to plan activities. For the Homecoming Week Parade, students dressed in costumes to portray different nationalities. The casual atmosphere of Bywater Park set the scene for the first annual opening social. Stu- dents dressed in jeans and t-shirts played volleyball and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over a fire. A karate expert, singing stu- dents, and German dancers pro- vided entertainment for all. The first week of February was set aside to be Foreign Language Week. Language teachers encour- aged their students to get involved in the activities by designing post- ers in foreign languages, preparing “Students dressed in jeans and t-shirts ... roasted marshmallows and hot dogs.” ethnic dishes, and attending two assemblies held during the week. Dancers performing German dances provided the first assem- bly, while the students entertained one another with their own skits. To further celebrate, the students of all language classes watched “The Little Prince.” FBLA “FBLA wants to be known and respected by the state and school,” responded the 1980-81 FBLA, and that’s pretty much how it worked out; the club strived very hard to receive more recogni- tion. Busy this year, as well as during the summer, club members pre- pared t gain the experience they would need by attending seminars and special classes. These classes were put together to especially help the officers make a better FBLA club. Some of these classes took place at the Western Region- als in Anahiem, California and the Nationals in Washington D.C. Besides going to classes, they also sponsored many activities. They entered a float in the Home- coming parade deplicting an at- tack on the Granite Farmers. Also sponsored were a stomp on Sep- tember 26, a booth in the Alta Far (selling donuts), and a haunted house. Channel Five anchorwo- man Shelley Thomas visited Alta “a float ... depicting an attack on the Granite Farmers.” and spoke to the club. This year FBLA did many things to grow in reputation and importance, to its chapter members.