Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Community Growth Spirals The immense population growth and new construction have changed the personalities and faces of Sandy and Draper. Many new stores and busin- esses opened, offering conve- nience and entertainment for the community. A new wave of fast food din- ers has stormed the area. The chains, McDonalds, Wendy’s, and Burger King, remained strong; but. there were many new diners like Peter Pipers Piz- za and Me-‘N-Willy’s. Me-‘N’- Willy’s entertained customers with video games, private booths and a big screen T.V. A crowd of people could be found there every night. The Banana Split and Baskin Robbins, for the ice cream lover in every- one, opened their doors also. They were favorite spots for a treat after a football or basket- ball game. An old disco was changed into the Western Star, a new private club open to adult members. Many new res- taurants opened in Draper and Sandy to please and delight the appetities of the residents. Bell Canyon Center opened with Safeway, R.D.K. Bakery, a Floral Shop and Renaissance Hair Stylists, offering their ser- vice with added convenience because of their locations. Peo- ple found it easier to stay close to home and shop for almost anything. The Sandy Mall com- bined several shops that added variety and fun to shopping. Fashion Gal made available clothes for the style conscien- tious young woman. Opening new stores in Sandy were Smith’s Food King and Bobcos. With its specialty being alcohol removed wine, Lydara Estate Ltd. opened at Country Square Shopping Center. Old and new businesses alike prospered heartily. The 700% increase in popu- lation in the past ten years brought about many new changes in the surrounding community. Boosting the qual- ity of life in Sandy and Draper, most of the changes were for the better. After a year under construction 13th East was extended through 106th South. Serving as an alternate route for students and buses, the road alleviated some congestion at the 106th S.— 10th E. intersection. Looking west across the valley the newly constructed Jordan River Tern pie captured everyone's attention. Many Alta students attended Temple dedication ceremonies during the week of November 16-20. Waiting at the (J.T.A. stop Marcello Hunter and Peter White catch a ride to downtown Salt Lake City. Ll.T.A. made it possible to travel from the Sandy- Draper Area to downtown Salt Lake in . forty five minutes for a reasonable for- ty cents. 38 • Community

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 Wrapped in the Union Jack (British Flag). Mick Jagger struts in a frenzied motion around stage in front of 60.000 fans. The Rolling Stones performed for two consecutive nights for over 120.000 people during their stop at Boulder. Pounding out the heavy-metal to a crowd of rockers. Glenn Tipcon smiles with confidence as Judas Priest plays hit after hit. The group was well-re ceived in the Salt Palace in May Giving the audience their money’s worth and more. Dennis DeYoung, of Styx, sings one of their hits on the first night of their two evenings in Salt Lake. A detailed backdrop proclaims that this is Paradise at the Styx concert July 3 and 4. By the end of the show, fans were convinced that it really was paradise. Rock Concerts • 37

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After petitioning the City Council. 10th East was officially changed to Hawk High way. Studentbody officers raised fund to purchase the hew landmark signs and the city provided the labor. Attracting ice cream lovers with tanta lizing and expensive calories, the Ba nana Split captured some of the sugar holies from Farrells, saving sweet freaks a long drive. Driving down 7th East, in the vicinity of 94th South, one is overwhelmed by all the neon lights advertising Fast Food Row. With many different places to choose from and a variety of foods, students found this an alternative to school lunch. Community • 39