Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Astaires And Rogers Slowly dipping to the glid- ing rhythms, boogieing to the shuffling beat, and even bouncing like a pogo stick at one of the stomps, students could always find it here—no matter what their tastes in music; no matter what their favorite steps, every one loved to be danced with. All these lovers of dance came out to the by-far most popular activities of school—the dances. Maybe it was the peacefulness of holding ones date close; maybe it was the prospect of getting all decked out; or on the other hand, go- ing casual; or maybe it was just the serene atmosphere in which nothing could go wrong, that attracted hun- dreds of students-by-day and transformed them into As- taire’s and Rogers' by night. The first formal dance of the year was of course Home- coming, and a climax to all of the excitement that always surrounded this particular week was the evening dance. The theme was Seems Like Old Times, and although the school had changed quite a bit, this dance was still as ro- mantic as ever. Always one of the best liked dances, Hawk Hoedown gave the girls a chance to pick their partners and swing them ‘round and doesy-doe on the commons floor, which was decorated with an au- tumn touch of cornstalks and hay. Guys pulled their toy pis tols out of the closet and slipped under ten-gallon hats to fit the western mood. Later on, by the fire, as we kiss with desire, floated over the announcements and ev- eryone knew it was time for the Christmas dance. Sleigh bells, Santa Claus and plenty of mistletoe set the mood for the joyous holiday dance, and heartwarming Christmas mu- sic got everyone’s feet mov- ing. Whether it was casual or formal, girls choice or boys, a slow dance or a fast one, no one could resist getting on their boogie shoes and danc- ing till the break of dawn (11:00 p.m. that is). Being brought together Mark Thorpe and Sharleen Creason dance to a slow beat by the band Headwind at Home coming dance, which was high lighted by fancy clothes, fancy food, and fancy music. Christmas Royalty: Emperor—Sam Mismash, Empress—Eydie Freewald. Duke—Danny Sosa. Duchess—Caleen Hendricks, Prince—Roger McDonald. Princess—Stacie Ross. King—Court Winegar. Queen—Polly Ann Sieverts. Dances • 21

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Taking a small break. Kim Stocking and date take time out while waiting for a slow song by the band. The theme of this year’s Christmas Dance was “A Holiday With You . The Dance was December 18. 1982 and went from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Resting their feet, a few Homecom- ing attendants decide to talk about anything from current events to the Homecoming dance. The dance was held on Sept. 25. and the band Headwind brought couples together with a variety of music they played during the evening. Arriving in high style is always a favorite at dances, even at a rowdy down home dance, like Hawk Hoedown Renting a limo provides a classy transportation for any- one who could afford the price and weight ly tip. Strolling down the hall Ken Welch, and Tanya Judd, come together after being wed at the Annual Hawk HoeDown which was a girls choice dance held October 23. Attractions were a saloon serving root beer, ty ing the Knot and having pictures taken to remember the night. 20 • Dances

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Step The Night Away Shaking it up has always been a favorite past time of the high school crowd, and spring dances let everyone shake it up in spring's mood of awakening. Between history essays and math quizzes there were week- ends and dances. So couples could dip, slip, and side-step with sidewinders or ties on, at stomps or formal dances. Flowers, hearts, and ro- mance traditionally follow one of the most beautiful and heart- warming dances of the year. Sweethearts was girls' choice as always (half the dances this year were), and was held Febru- ary 12th as a semi-formal dance. Cupid and valentine are what make up Valentines Day and that's what lent sweet- hearts its magnetic charm. All during Spirit Week the ru- mors began wandering: what's a Morp dance? I thought it was the planet Mork came from; I don’t know. Will everyone be wearing their clothes back- wards? What is it? Well, anyone who was willing to shell out the $2.25 per couple or use their 40 points from their Spirit Week card as a ticket found out. It was the opposite of the prom (Morp is prom spelled back- wards), and with a theme like “Take Off it proved to be the wildest dance of the year. The craziness of the Morp dance started a whole new traditions in the line of dances and kept everyone shaken up in it’s ca- sual atmosphere. February 6. the Sweethearts Ball took place. There was dancing, picture tak ing, and refreshments. Endless Love” was the theme. Before Christmas, during fifth and sixth periods, students were allowed to choose between a dance and a movie. 22 • Dances