Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Spreading Christmas cheer, Madrigals sang bal- lads at the Christmas assembly. Plunging their way into the Christmas spirit. Dance Company displayed their hard work and dedication in their Christmas Assembly Routine. Feelings of success and admiration filled the en- tire field house as the incredible state champions the Alta football team, were honored. Student and professional model. Michelle Carl- son. displayed the year's hottest fashions. Capturing the attention of the students. Jackie Morgan modeled an attractive addition to the styles featured in the fashion show. Assemblies ■ 21

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“There aren’t as many assemblies as there used to be, but I think we still need them. Miss- ing a class once in a while adds variety to the day.” Lisa Gardner After long hours of hard work, tension and antici- pation. Lynette Kerb's worries came to a close dur- ing the Inauguration Assembly when she became the new Student Body Historian Enjoying themselves during the international bake-off. club officers contributed to the success of the Foreign Language Assembly — Few And Far Between A dull Monday morning, another week stretched before us with nothing but regu- lar schedule every day to look forward to. Something was missing, something we desperately needed to break up the rou- tine. but receiving less and less often—an assembly. “A Nation at Risk. ’ the article condemning lack of learning orientation in school, was taking its toll, and having few- er assemblies was part of the price we paid. However scarce they were, the assem- blies we did have were welcomed enthusi- astically by the studentbody. Pep assem- blies created spirit and excitement that carried over to games. In addition to regu- lar sports pep assemblies, a special as- sembly was held in honor of the football and girls’ cross country teams, which both took state. The week before Christmas vacation proved to be a surprising switch as far as assemblies. A Christmas assembly for the entire school lightened up the week with entertainment including a Dance Com- pany plunger dance and a Grinch skit by Student Government. Foreign Lan- guage Club members attended their won assembly with German. French, and Spanish students joining together for The Olivia Neutron Bomb and John Re- volta International Christmas Special. In addition, the week offered a look at DE- CA’s fall fashion show to selected classes. Assemblies. Few and far between? Ves. but still enjoyable, sometimes infor- mative. and always offering welcome var- iety. 20 ■ Assemblies

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Everything You Wanted To Know About — Dates But Were Afraid To Find Out 1. Stepping on the scale the night of your hot date, you realize that you are 10 lbs. overweight. Realizing that even a Jane Fonda Workout won’t do the job in just 2 hours you A) readjust your scale until it says you’ve lost 15 lbs. B) tape an article on why fat women are appealing to your door and hope your date reads it on his way in. C) chop off your left arm—it easily weighs 10 lbs. 2. When you arrive to pick up your date, you find she is still in the shower. Do you A) quietly endure as her younger sister is sent downstairs to entertain you with her pep club routine. B) tell her to just throw on a towel — you’re going to a Toga party any- Pictures speak louder than words way. C) mention that you haven’t had a chance to shower yet either. 3. You are introduced to her parents and they give you the standard is he worthy of our daughter’’ quiz. Do you A) pull out your pocket-size geneology records. B) look at them blankly and reply. No speakie dee Engleesh.” C) inconspicuously try to cover the woman tatooed on your forearm. 4. Getting in the car. you notice that there is no handle on the door. Your date explains that you have to crawl in so you A) tell him you would rather take your father’s golf cart and meet him there. B) strap yourself to the roof and pre- tend you are a ski rack. C) impress him with a double back half gainer through the window. 5. While driving to the restaurant, you realize that your date is the epitome of a bore and has absolutely nothing to say. In a desparate attempt at conversation you A) roll down all the windows and com- ment on how chilly the weather has been. B) turn the radio up and suggest a Mi- chael Jackson sing-along. C) bring up last night’s All Star Wres- tling Match. 6. Trying to impress you. your immature date decides to drive with his feet while sticking his head out the sun roof. Disgusted with his behavior you A) slap an odor-eater on the gear-shift and be thankful that at least half of him is out of the car. B) grab the wheel and swerve under an up-coming low bridge. C) roll the roof shut, decapitating him—he wasn’t very good com- pany anyway. 7. When you arrive at the restaurant, they inform you that your reserva- tions have been lost. Do you A) skip dinner and go to Fitness Ameri- ca—she was a little on the fat side anyway. B) try to sneak in with the Plumber’s Convention, party of 276. C) apologize to your date then drive to the nearest Taco Time, utilizing your 3 for $1 coupon. 8. Trying to save money, you order the house special, Potluck Casserole. Upon taking the first bite, you realize it contains brussel sprouts which be- cause of allergies, make you turn pur- ple. Do you A) switch plates with your date while she’s in the bathroom. B) clear your plate, thankful that you aren’t wearing orange—it would clash with your purple skin. C) pretend you are blowing your nose and spit the food into your napkin. 9. Your cheap date decides that he is too cool to leave a tip. Trying to save yourself humiliation, you A) place a rectangular piece of lettuce on the table, hoping no one will no- tice until you are safely out of the restaurant. B) leave the waitress an IOU with your 22 ■ Dating Quiz