Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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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

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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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Whirley Ball And The “Sev” The poular growth demand- ed that added entertainment come into the Sandy area. The moviegoer was delight- ed with the debut of four the- atres called the Sandy Star- ships. Though this made it pos- sible to catch a flick in Sandy, the movies that were shown were never first run box office blockbusters. If you wanted to see a new film you still had to go elsewhere. Classic Roller Skating built Utah's largest rink in Sandy. In- stantly it became one of the best places to go out and social- ize with from the vicinity. It was closely supervised by the police so as to keep undesirable elements from taking over. The roller rink was only the first phase of a recreation complex that planned to open water slides, miniture golf courses, bumper boats, and a river run when completed. Video arcades sprung up all around Sandy, each supplying a selection of the most popular video games around. Some of the favorites included Astroids, Defender, Missle Command and of course the biggest and most popular game of the year Pac Man. Going out for pizza was a common occurance this year. The surplus of pizza parlors made this easy to do. Besides eating one could play video games or visit with friends about anything that came to mind. A full evening could be spent at one of these joints. Seven Eleven convenience food stores around town pro- vided a good meeting place and if something was needed quick- ly these were the places to go. Many items such as candy, junk food, soft drinks, and slur- pees could be picked up in a hurry. A different kind of game was created in Sandy this year called Whirlyball. It became one of the most popular activi- ties for students. It is played on bumper cars, teams consists of five persons, each equiped with a catching basket. The object of the game is to score by sink- ing the ball through the hoop. The team that gets the most points wins. Whirlyball arcade opened in 1981 on 7th East. by Kevin Dana With four movie theaters, space invaders, and lots of popcorn, the new Sandy Starships is a popular place to go for entertainment. Slamming across the floor in tricky bumper cars provides the excitement of Whirlyball. a new sport for the eighties. Students often use 7 11's as a close place to run down and pick up groceries, snacks, or Big Gulps. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY COMIN AT YA THE WATCHER ARTHURI 3 40 • Community