Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Tooting his tuba. Kevin Jensen joins other select band members in a temporary pep band appearance during the first pep assembly of the year. Later, a pep band was organized to play at sporting functions. Taking time out to give Jennifer Bohmholdt and Kris- tine Asplund personalizied attention. Mr. Gondor made sure that every student received equal time to help further musical talents. Students interested in learning to play guitar or im prove their skills, could register for a group-lesson class held twice a day through the music department. Music 123

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Strings ’n’ Sings spent in learning music and vocal tech- niques. This is the key to success in choral music performances. The instrumental department consisted of orchestra, marching band, symphonic band, and jazz band classes. This year’s performances included tournaments and festivals at B.Y.U., the (J. of (J., Region Competition, the Nebo Tournament, as well as the school musical, pep assem- blies, sporting events, and school concerts. Mr. Gondor. commenting on the im- provements and weakness of this year’s groups compared to past year’s replied, ‘‘At the beginning of the year, I worried about the quality of the program because so many seniors had graduated—nearly one-third of our bands; but we had a superb group of freshmen enroll, and the overall result was that the groups were even better than before. I hope this is a continuing trend.” by Carolyn Franz During the Alta High Christmas Concert, Ashealle Robinson and Rachel Eidahl sing Do you hear what I hear” and Mow is the caroling season.” For the fourth year, members of the school choirs performed Christmas selections at the ZCMI Mall. Ashealle Robinson, Alan Smith and Susan Pearson dramatically perform Give A Little Love at Christ mas. Obviously enjoying her talent, Jan McLelland joins others of the Madrigal Choir in performing spirited Christmas songs for parents and patrons of the school at the annual night-time holiday concert. 122 • Music

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That Cursed Stuff! tlhm, first period, U.S. History—Let’s see; read Chapter 6. Now, second period —well uh, gee I can’t remember. How about third period? Oh I forgot; I’ve got P.E. Now. back to second period—uhm, ugh, I’ve got college algebra—10 prob- lems. Fourth period—nothing; fifth perio- d—I’ll do that tomorrow; sixth period—for- get it! How am I suppose to remember all this? Is this a typical conversation between you and your memory everyday at your locker after school? If so, don’t think you’re going crazy; you don't need to see a shrink. You are probably just one of hun- dreds of students who have the very same daily conversation. What is the cause of all this blubbering? HOMEWORK. Yes, teachers still assign the cursed stuff. I take it home once a week; a little bit is okay, but I don’t like a lot, declared Vicki Whitaker. Barbie Burrows admits, “Even if I have to do it, sometimes I don’t. Teacher Gary Tingey says, I think homework is important if used correctly as a learning tool and not as a punishment. But Roy Haywood’s opinion is that home- work shouldn't be assigned a lot because the teacher should discuss it in class. But if I have homework, I do it right when I get home, so I can be free to do what I want in the evening. Many students such as Debra Sorenson state that doing homework is better with music— Music helps me concentrate. So whatever one thinks of homework, it is still being assigned by teachers who be- lieve it is necessary for a good education, and is still often procrastinated or avoided by clever students who cram in last minute assignments before school, in other classes, or just plain try to forget it was ever assigned. Backpacks, the new rage at Alta and everywhere, solve the cumbersome task of carrying books, and became the preppy answer to briefcases. Casual conversations in the commons before first period were the rewards for the prepared, while others crammed in a few last pages or problems before the tolling of the bell. Mot postponing her outside research project to later evening hours. Janet Bensen remains after school to use the reference materials and space available in the media center. 124 • Homework