Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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After a long, hard day at school, Leslie Newman and Kan Guiver look forward to the soft seats of Kan's Datsun Z. Plight Of The Parker After hopelessly searching through almost 500 of them for a place to park, the cars of Alta may begin to look alike. But wait—look again! These automobiles are more than painted pieces of metal with engines. They are extensions of personality, expressions of individuality, and each car is as unique as the student who drives it. “My brother gave me his car—be- cause it didn't run, explained Troy Lundquist Troy was one of the many students who drove a used family car or an older sibling’s hand-me-down. Others were lucky enough to get around in shiny, new machines. Whether received for Christmas, a birthday, or as a reward for a special achievement, new cars were always a source of pride for the driver. However, the pride felt was no less for students who bought automobiles with their own money; working hard and paying for a car yourself brought a certain sense of satisfaction. Still others felt that buying an old car and fixing it up themselves was a more rewarding ex- perience. “I feel like it’s really my own because I’ve put so much into it.” commented Scott Davis on his '67 Mustang. But whether big. small, old. or new. any car could be made special with personal touches Bumper stickers, whether the said 99 FM.“ “No Nukes. or Have you hugged your car today? , were a common way to give a car that mark that sets it off from the crowd. Other accessories, including car compasses and fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror, made autos unique. Even 37 empty Tab cans on the dash- board said something about the driver. But all these vehicles, despite their differences, had one thing in com- mon—They got their owners around. Even though they weren’t always the drivers’ dream car , they served their purpose, and as Eric Unck. who drives a ‘74 Dodge Dart that his stepmom gave him. put it. I’m not complaining ... too much.” 132 ■ Juniors Overjoyed at the prospect of gelling a lift home instead of riding the bus. Chance Belman waits for friend. Grant Winger, to hop in the car Kevin Olmore Ronald Olney Brandi Olsen Dave Olson Jeff Olson Tad Olson Kelly Owen Marla Owens Brian Paige April Parker Karen Parker Russ Parry

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Julia Mon Dave M or ley Jeff Morrill Marvin Morris Dianna Mounteer Wes Muhlestem Dollie Murphrey James Murray Blair Murn Monica Myrick Lisa Naylor Gregory Neff Naomi Neilson Bryan Nelson Marjorie Nelson Melanie Nelson Paula Nelson Stephanie Nelson “My junior year is tougher aca- demically, but not socially. I’m hav- ing more fun than ever, but my schoolwork is harder simply be- cause I don’t have much time to do it. ” AH Fania Tonya Nemamc Bret Newman Leslie Newman Karma Nielsen Tami Nielson Chet Nipko Greg Noack Lynessa Norman Lara Novell Annette Nowinski Ryan Odneal Chad Ogden Eric Oldham Shelli Oleen Ten Lynn Olesen Chris Oliver Ellen Oliver Robin Oliver Juniors ■ 131

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Shari Paul David Peart Amy Pease Dee Pedersen Tracy Pendleton Karen Peragallo Kevin Peters Elizabeth Petersen John Petersen Hank Peterson Sharia Peterson Tyler Pettit Dannie Phillips Rom Pinkus Andrea Platt Gidget Pope Stuart Pope Ranch Pratt David Radmall David Rake Paige Randall Veronica Rangel Tawny Rasmussen Jim Read Valone Reber Donna Reeves Todd Rehder Brad Rentfro John Reynolds Christy Richins Craig Richins Chris Ricketts Kari Riding Alan Ridlehoover Michael Riedel Stephanie Riley Todd Riley Andrew Ritter Kim Roberts Ricky Roberts Renae Roden Todd Rodriquez Becky Romero David Rooker Melinda Roper Steven Rose Troy Ross Scot Rut Juniors ■ 133