Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Academics Every nine weeks or so a funny looking black and white slip of paper was distributed in first period classes—a judgement of what one learned, could learn, or didn't learn. But there were some who felt that learning couldn't be measured by a piece of computerized paper and that learning couldn't be achieved only by tests and textbooks. Students and teachers alike felt there should be something more. So they took advantage of the new outdoor pods and sang songs at the top of their lungs and practiced radical governments without annoying nearby classes. Video tape re- corders thrilled classes with filmed recreations of The Red Badge of Courage, To Kill A Mocking- bird, and The Count of Monte Cristo to supple- ment their reading. Science labs got students out of their seats and doing. And when it all came together, the process of learning was its best and academics worked its way into the hearts and hopefully the minds of curious students.

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Lifting the 193 lbs. of weight. Scott Anderson, brings the bar to his chest, in a power cleaner'. Students signed up for Weightlifting to fulfill a P.E. credit. Practicing their routines, these girls enjoy an early morning dance class. Many girls enrolled in dance classes instead of the regular P.E. courses. Flexibility and courage were needed to tackle the tough routines as shown from a student performing a back aerial walkover. A refreshing change to the P.E. classes, volleyball added a change of pace. Students also enjoyed other ac- tivities like racquetball and basketball. Recreation • 103

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Academics Divider • 105