Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

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Patty Miller and Mike McBride are always seen together in the halls of BHS. Renee Grieco and Mike Gagg get a breath of fresh air together. Dating It is now 7:15 p.m. as sne sits nervously in the silence of her bedroom listening anxiously to the ticking of the clock as it winds down her final minutes before her date is due to pick her up at 7:30. He’s at home pacing the floor frantically think- ing of all the last minute details, like if he had enough money for the evening, was there enough gas for the car, should he bring a watch to keep track “of the time? Time he thought, oh brother, I forgot about the time, it’s 7:20!” “I have 10 minutes to get to her house,” he says to himself as he rushes off. She’s still in her bedroom, admiring the fine job she has done on her hair, considering she ran out of conditioner while washing it, and in her confusion and excitement of the evening, sprayed her hair with deodorant instead of hairspray. Meanwhile he arrives at her house, he’s right on time and starts to think if he should go in and meet his date’s parents, or blow the horn and wait outside for her. Hastily, he decides to go in. He rushes across the lawn to call for her, only to be stopped halfway by a pile of “big trouble;” which has stuck to the bottom of his shoes. Looking down in a disbelieving gesture he calmly tries to remove the trouble as quickly and thoroughly as he can. Feeling safe about the job he has done, he proceeds with calling on his date. Her jitters climax as she watches from her bedroom window the arrival of her date. “He’s here,” she exclaims to herself; taking one last glimpse in the mirror she decides she’s ready as she’ll ever be and goes downstairs to meet her date at the door. Ringing the bell, standing straight and tall, he’s received by his date who lets him in to meet her parents. Five minutes later the eager, anxious couple make their way to his car, for their special evening together. Is il “puppy love”? 19

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“I love you more than I can say! How do I love thee... 18 Lisa Seine and Ron Yurash spend quiet moments in the courtyard. Chris McConnell and Laura Smith walk through the hall hand in hand.

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ROCK LIVES LIVES Bright autumn colors, howling winds, and ecstatic enthusiasm accompany the annual Harvest Ball. How exciting it is being a senior and wondering whether I will be nominated for Harvest King or Queen. After the nominees are selected the vital question is — who should I vote for? Nominees — Mark Mickens, Damon Matteo, Tom LaPoint, Rich Lisa, Ed Card, Lori Marion, Cheryl Turi, Lisa Clark, Rose Bochnig, Carol VanOrden, Laurie Murphy or Dana DeVisser. Who will be chosen the King and Queen? Searching through my dreary closet, I wonder, what am I going to wear to the big event. This event requires a new dress and shoes. When the night arrives, students pile into the decorated cafeteria. The band blasts rock music while guys in their best suits and girls wearing their new dresses crowd onto the dance floor. Suddenly the music stops?! The selection for Harvest King and Queen is about to be announced. Students hold their breath and cross their fingers in anticipation. At last sighs of relief are heard as Tom LaPoint and Cheryl Turi are crowned King and Queen! How am I ever going to find a costume! I want something original, something everyone will notice at the Halloween Dance. I’ve got it! I’m not breathing a word of it to anyone so no one can steal my terrific idea. As we enter the door to the dance we feel the pounding rhythm of the band’s music pulsating within our bodies. The floor is packed with dancing people in zany costumes. After heating it up on the crowded dance floor, we cool down with donuts and soda. While munching out we hear the squeak of the microphone. Finally! They’re going to announce the people with the best costumes. Oh, I’ve got to win with this great costume! The announcement is made by Madam Butterfly (alias Mrs. Baruth). She goes down the list of winners: most authentic, most detailed, most elegant.. .at last, finally, my name is called, most original. I stumble up to the floor to receive my five dollar prize. 20 Let’s show 'um how it’s done! Punking out!