Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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A fler houre of hard work, junior offi- cers and friends pul up the dramatic final touches on their float - proclaim- ing pride of 85 . Week Ends With Win be a profitable as well as enjoyable event. The most exciting part was watching the fireworks . . and getting to wear my new coat,” commented Dollie Murphrey on the night pep rally. In addition to the fireworks, the cold, but still spirited Hawk fans watched class competitions, a pep club routine, and the cus- tomary. yet much anticipated, lighting of the “A . Shannon O’Neil. Eydie Freewald. Kellie O'Neil, and Jamie Oakly. were named as our 1983 Homecoming royalty. Friday the week neared its end. but the ac- tivities did not stop rolling. The day was pleas- antly interrupted with the Homecoming Pa- rade. A European flavored Tour de France, sponsored by Foreign Language Club, thrust the parade off to an exciting start. The contes- tants circled the field once, then set off on an eight mile course. Timing the ride perfectly. Jim Cloward; alumni. Ray Costa Fasta; and Kevin Smith crossed the finish line, in 1st. 2nd. and 3rd place respectively, just as the parade concluded. I think the race will become a great tradition at Alta!” said Ricky Hatch, one of the races’ participants. Cheering loudly, the spirit leaders encour- aged the crowd as well as the team at the afternoon football game. The game was as successful as any Alta fan could have hoped — Alta-39 Kearns-0. Rushing home from the game, students pre- pared for the evenings Homecoming dance. Entering the dance floor through a revolving jukebox, couples stepped into the colorfully decorated commons. I felt like the center of attention coming out of the jukebox. said Mary Ann Dwire. It reminded me of a fashion show. Beneath the pink, yellow and green records, students and alumni Let the Good Times Roll bringing the week to a fun and romantic close. Mingling among the crowd, Carma Nelson and Suzette Housekeeper enjoy the events at the Home- coming Fair. 12 ■ Homecoming

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photo by Toby Evans Having arrived, Darren Speck and Amy Black- well enter the dance floor through a revolving juke box Supporting the freshman booth, J.R Wilson perfects his putting at the Homecoming Fair. HOMECOMING ROYAL TY Kelli O'Neil — soph- omore attendant. Shannon O'Neil — queen. Ey- die Freewald — junior attendant. Jamie Oakley — freshman attendant The annual burning of the A ignites the sky at the night pep rally, a ritual for Homecoming Week Homecoming ■ 11

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Dancing to the tunes of Christopher, students enjoy the Homecoming dance, which culminated the week s activities Throwing a touch-down pass. Quarterback Mike Jensen leads the Hawks to a 39-6 victory over Kearns Homecoming ■ 13