Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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The Human Catepillar of senior rowdies rolls along the football field at the evening pep rally . One thing that fortunately did not change this year was the excitement that surrounds Homecoming Week, which was highlighted by a 23-6 win over Bingham. I A concerned snarl crosses Russ Johnson's face as he stands on the sidelines with his teammates Todd Gibson and Rob Watkins watching the changes devel oping on the playing field. Around the track, the Alta pack high steps it without an opponent in sight. Nothing could change the cross country (both girls and boys) teams as the boys fin ished fourth in State and the girls placed second. Closing • 227

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226 • Closing It Out------------------------------- From the confusion of the first day to the ex- haustion of the last, some big events transpired. Girls Cross Country missed taking State by so little, and Varsity Football punctuated everyone's hopes with its thrilling efforts. The traditions (school plays, assemblies, dances and parties) eased many, more comfortably through their changing environment. And a few things did not change: those lost from class sitting in the Commons, the before- school passionate embracing of some on the Me- dia Center steps, the night-after-working sleep- ing in classes, and the hoarse voices from scream- ing at basketball games. No matter how hard we tried to forget about change, and go on in the old ways, we finally had to realize that to survive, we had to face the new ways and make the best of them. Chowing out on finger licking good pizza. Mark Daniels and Mike Jen sen race to finish the pizza eating contest held Homecoming Spirit Week Not only did studentbody of- ficers compete, but also a few foot ball players and even the cheer- leaders munched till they could munch no more. A quiet pat on the back from Mr. Worlton comforts Chuck Culter with words of encouragement.

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S urvival Of The Funnesr As days became weeks, and weeks became months, everyone decided that they were going to survive another year. Not only survive, but have fun and excitement. All it took was getting used to all the changes around them and dealing with some new circumstances. Students discovered the ins and outs of the new attendance policy and looked rigorously for loop- holes. The “50'' rooms across the faculty parking lot were located by those dodging through parked cars to make it to classes on time. Teachers learned the names of even more students and students learned to adjust to the differing person- alities, testings, and assignments of their new teachers. Those who liked to maintain a degree of anonymity discovered the advantages of packed classrooms. New theft-reducing locks on the lock- ers were finally puzzled out until they were greased by some friend or enemy. And the ex- tended six-minute passing periods were used well with talk of weekends, homework, and the changes unfolding all around. Covered with cream. Faleen Bender gets a taste of a pie the hard way at the pie-throwing booth at the Alta Fair. Held during Homecoming Week, the Fair enabled various clubs to raise funds sponsoring games and selling foods. The mellow moods of the Hawk Hoedown combine with the atmosphere of Western styles to create the popularity which surrounds the first girls choice dance as Joni West and date sit one out. 228 • Closing