Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Television continued It’s downward slide In 1983 as cable and satellite companies took still a larger share of the network ratings. Police shows such as Remmlngton Steele, Magnum, and Simon and Simon were big once again, and nightime soap operas like Dallas, Dynasty, and Knots Landing relied on treachery, deceit, and sex In order to grab ratings. Silly shows such as The A Team, Love Boat, and We got It Made were favorites, but the slt-com had peaked and more of these so called comedies wound up on the bot- tom of the heap. Clearly the best way to spend an evening at home with the T.V. was to rent a movie or play a video game on your home computer. The worst shows of the year were as follows: 1. A-Team 2. The Love Boat 3. Fantasy Island 4. Manimal 5. Mr. Smith 6. Happy Days 7. Knight Rider B. Dukes of Hazzard 9. Automan 10. Threes Company TOP ALBUMS m TOP VIDEOS TOP ALBUMS 1. Thriller — Michael Jackson 2. Business As Usual — Men at Work 3. Synchronlclty — The Police 4. H20 — Daryl Hall and John Oates 5. 1999 Prince 6. Lionel Richie — Lionel Richie 7. Jane Fonda's Workout Record — Jane Fonda B. Pyromania — Det Leppard 9. Kissing To Be Clever — Culture Club 10. Olivia's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 — Olivia Newton John TOP SINGLES TOP SINGLES 1. Every Breath You Take — The Po- lice 2. Billie Jean — Michael Jackson 3. Flashdance — Irene Cara 4. Down Under — Men At Work 5. Beat It — Michael Jackson 6. Total Eclipse of The Heart — Bon- nie Tyler 7. Maneater — Daryl Hall and John Oates B. Baby Come To Me — Patti Austin with James Ingram 9. Maniac — Michael Sembello 10. Sweet Dreams — Eurythmlcs TOP VIDEOS 1. Beat It — Michael Jackson 2. Stand Back — Stevie Nicks 3. Every Breath You Take — The Po- lice 4. Our House — Madness 5. She Works Hard For The Money — Donna Summer 6. Sexy St 17 — Stray Cats 7. Burning Down The House — Talk- ing Heads B. Love Is a Battlefield — Pat Bena- tar 9. Maniac — Michael Sembello 10. Be Good Johnny — Men At Work DANCING OUT Dancing girls and boys, moved, Jumped, and bopped to the loud rhyth- mic music, eerie lights, or local bands, A night of dancing, revitalized by the “new wave movement,” caused dancing to become a routine fun time. A favorite activity was escaping from boring Friday night movies and going dancing. Many students swarmed to the Bay on Friday evening, the weekly high school night. Driving to 33rd South was a short Jaunt, but the hordes of people from other trendy schools In the valley made the atmo- sphere tun. Observing the wavers and their varied dance tactics made tor an eventful night. During the previous summer a conveniently local dance facility opened, Nlghttrax. Nighttrax was extremely popular tor all music and dance lovers as they played ev- ery kind of music from Michael Jack- son to the Thompson Twins to Del Lep- pard. The popularity decrease was due to the fact that many neighboring schools began to overwhelm the ranks, ft older people were your bag and you could pass tor IB, Xenon was probably a favorite place to visit. Different dance styles appeared and drew mobs to hot spots to try the wave, new romantic and California thrust dance styles. Of course, all were passing trends, but the bizarre clothing and unique dancing steps possessed minds, souls, and feet and became a favorite pastime at Alta. Extra Impressions ■ 45

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STICK IT! tVs about time skiers here learned how to suri I — bumper- sticker. Smooth movement, freestyle techniques and that wonderful Utah powder — such delectable elements have attracted a grow- ing number to the relatively new sport — Snowboarding. Tired of liftlines, crowded slopes and ski- ing expenses, snowboarders have switched to the ultimate winter al- ternative. Basically, snowboard- ing Is the technique of surfing on snow. Brave new thrlllseekers clamor to the mountains seeking virgin powder. Usually done In the backwoods, boarders hike to their own choice spots. To begin, the boarder faces the hill In a side stance position. Gliding downhill, a shift In weight maneuvers the board. The board shape Is similar to a surfboard but feet are held fast by a binding system also de- signed for Jumplna moguls and cornices. That thrilling, unique sen- sation Is worth experiencing. So, one motto proclaims: “Get oft the slopes and get on a Stickl” 44 ■ Extra Impressions LISTEN UP A rebounding record Industry awak- ened by the advent of video, a mini British Invasion, and Michael Jackson brought the Industry out of the depths of It's slump and on to recovery. Music styles were diverse and the renewed popularity of the hit single made It possible to hear a variety of songs on the same station. The new radio for- mat called, contemporary hit radio, played only top 40 material and popu- larized new groups that rock stations refused to play. Pop music was more diverse and appealing than In pre- vious years, consisting of a blend of reggae, soul, Jazz, rockabilly, and modern synthesizer sounds. Because the majority of students were divided on music style, personal preference decided the type of music desired by any one Individual. One could choose from many different styles, New Wave, hard rock, punk, Country, soul, easy listening, or a little of everything. The years major winners were The Police, Culture Club, Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie, Def Lepard, Alabama, and Duran Duran. Some of the best new groups were Eurythmics, Naked Eyes, U-2, Big Country, and Men With- out Hats. Comebacks by David Bowie, Yes, Donna Summer, and Bonnie Tyler proved older stars could keep pace with new sounds. PICTURE THIS Following a banner year for movies In 1982, 1983 didn't quite live up to the pre- vious year's excitement, but a few films stood out. The Big ChiH. and Terms of En- dearment presented stimulating plots with comic relief. Dustin Hoffman put on heels and Barbara Streisand lowered her voice to become a man In Yentl, while James Bond made a big comeback with Sean Connery resuming his old role as 007. Flashdance, a musical extrava- gance, was the surprise hit of the year and Tom Cruise soared to fame with the help of Risky Business, another teenage sexual discovery film with a new twist. Most of the top films were either adven- ture and or fantasy oriented, aimed at young audiences who went to the movies to see the end of the Star Wars saga and the other mindless films In the top ten. 1. Return of the Jed! 2. Tootsie 3. Flashdance 4. Trading Places 5. War Games 6. Superman III 7. Mr. Mom B. Octopussy 9. Vacation 10. Risky Business

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THUMBS UP-THUMBS DOWN BEST MILD SHAKE: Big B’s WORST school lunch BEST BREAKFAST Hardee's biscuits WORST: Hostess twlnkees BEST LUNCH a Safeway Dell sandwich and soda WORST The School’s take egg Me Muffin BEST DRINKING FOUNTAIN: down stairs by the elevator WORST the northwest corner com- mons BEST PARKING SPOT the handy handi- cap or no parking spot WORST way out by the driving range BEST BATHROOM: Upstairs by the back stairway WORST the shop hallway BEST FIRST HOUR TO HAVE: Student government WORST. A.P. English BEST MORNING ANNOUNCEMENT The day they forget to give them WORST the days they had trouble with the buzzers BEST RADIO STATION KRCL 91FM Because they have a variety WORST KRSP 1060 or FM 103 be- cause they're all the same BEST TA the two you could miss WORST. Chose your career (again- again) BEST FUNDRAISER: The Dating Comput- er WORST The John Conaan Concert BEST HAMBURGER: Wendy’s triple WORST a Burger King 39c special BEST VIDEO CASSETTE TO RENT: Risky Business WORST Blue Lagoon BEST SHOW TO SEE: Footloose WORST: Reckless BEST THEATRE. Dollar night at Cotton- wood WORST the Cameo BEST SKI RESORT Park City WORST: the one by Summit Park BEST FRENCH FRIES: McDonalds WORST Arby’s BEST MIDNIGHT SNACK: Naugles Ma- chos Machos WORST anything healthy BEST FORMAL RESTAURANT: LaCallle WORST: Chuck-a-Rama BEST SEX SYMBOLS Mel Gibson and Jennifer Beals WORST: Boy George and Yentl (this article Is only meant to reflect the opinion of the yearbook staff writers) BEST ICE CREAM: Haagen Daz from Crossroads Mall WORST Smith's generic BEST PLACE TO SHOP: Trolley Square WORST Sandy Mall BEST STORE: Nordstrom WORST: Pic N' Save BEST THRIFT SHOP: The Army, Navy Store WORST the overpriced Deseret In- dustries BEST BOOKSTORE Cosmic Aeroplane WORST: the school bookstore BEST DANCE PLACE Star Palace WORST Nlght-Traxx BEST CLASSROOM the comfortable outside pods WORST the hot cold extremes In the upstairs Engllsn BEST ELECTIVE CLASS: Gourmet Foods WORST: any solid BEST PLACE FOR A LOCKER: Row one WORST Row 36 and beyond BEST JUNK FOOD: Gummy Bears WORST Cheese Balls or Pork Rinds BEST SLANG Flex your head. WORST Hey, Dude Let's Party. BEST NEW FAD: Male make up WORST nose earrings BEST PLACE TO SLUFF at the tele- phones WORST In the bathrooms 46