Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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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

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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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It’s Friday night and you're hungry The first food that comes to mind is pizza. You are not alone. Pizza parlors such as Godfathers are crowded every weekend with hungry Alta students. Good standbys for a fast food bite. Big Macs at Mcdonalds. Pizza Hut pizza or other numerous places on Seventh East. u. Community • 41