Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

Page 227 text:

Photo by Toby Evans Welcoming the close of a day, stu- dents chatter and study while waiting for the bus. Finally! Ar six years old we were num- ber one. after overcoming top ranked Olympus and Davis Lasting Impressions ■ 223

Page 226 text:

222 ■ Lasting Impressions Sitting leisurely in class, Paul Hickey hesitantly peers over his shoulder Braving a speech in front of the class. Julie Walker makes a presentation L asting lmt ssions asting Impressions — we were influenced by all that sur- rounded us. As a “Nation in Cri- sis” education standards were tightened, teachers doled out more homework, assemblies were scarce, T.A. sessions didn’t die but were made imperative by a P or F grade, and the bother- some computer phoned home whenever a class was missed. An improved education? For some, dodging the system oncr the wrath of the administration, became a more difficult endeav- or and for those attempting to grow and learn, a tougher chal- lenge. ---— r

Page 228 text:

 9radually, First Impressions transformed into Lasting Impres- sions. 1984 made it’s mark. We were relieved at the nation’s slow economic recovery. The downing of the Korean Airliner intensified US — Russia relations. US involvement in Grenada and Lebanon sparked heated discussions. Yet, we were able to laugh at the bogus Novem- ber 11th prediction that the world would end. As products of our soci- ety, we were the hope for a better future and ultimately responsible for our own lives. While making goodies, Greg Moyes and Chuck Charez corroborate for a bet- ter creation. 224 ■ Lasting Impressions Lasting friends, Teresa Jensen. Nicole Easton, and Tame Foxx converse at a game Bringing the prestige of their state championship before the fieldhouse crowd, the girl’s state cross country team receive awards Photo by Denise Wadsworth