Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

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BUTLER SPIRIT- The noise was incredibly loud. From the crowded gymnasium came screaming, clapping, and stomping. Crammed on the bleachers were masses of blue and gold spectators, the overspill sitting on the sidelines. Periodical spurts of confetti were thrown, making their descent to join the other bits on the floor. Everyone was ecstatic as the first pep rally of the 1981-82 school year was underway. The previous days were fun-filled with the annual spirit week. The Butler High School student body released their hidden identities of punk rockers and nurds and spirit filled people. It was a terrific occurence to liven up the regular school schedule. Everyone let loose and enjoyed themselves at this pep rally. To start off the spectacle, the freshman class marched out in front of the students and sang the Alma Mater. This year BHS made a terrific gain with the acquisition of its first male cheerleader, Billy Villalobos. The squad performed in its usual unity and precision in this all sport pep rally. Throughout it all, the shouting, cheering, and chanting were continuous. And of course, in the distance, the proud Butler bulldog could be seen joining the fun and cheers, racing all around and riling up the crowd. Present everywhere was the renowned BHS school spirit.

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in the B.H.S. Cafeteria by Chris Imbimbo The bell, releasing me from study, rings and I rush to the cafeteria hoping not to be last on line. Reaching my destination, I discover that I’m last on line again. Suddenly, a group of seniors out in front of me, and my wait becomes longer. “Senior privilege,” they declare smugly. More seniors come. More waiting. After about five minutes on line, I reach the kitchen, and 1 can see the cuisine the cafeteria workers are trying to offer my taste buds. “Let me see, shall I sample the hot lunch or go with a soup and sandwich, or maybe just the sandwich? Decisions, decisions.” Deciding on the hot lunch, I pick up a styrofoam tray. “These trays are so flimsy. . .1 hope I can balance all the food I’m buying on the thing.” The food is poured onto the tray, and reaching the dessert section, more decisions have to be made. Seeing that the cashier is waiting for me, I reach into my pocket for the necessary change. You have to be an acrobat here to balance the tray making sure the food doesn’t fall off with one hand and reach for your money with the other. Giving the cashier all the change I could hold, she informs that I owe her five cents more. I feel the impatience of others behind me, “C’mon, get moving, we haven't got all day!” “Have some patience, will you?!” 1 shout back. Letting the student behind me pass while I reach for a nickel, I find one and deposit it into the cashier’s hand. “I’m bringing my lunch from home tomorrow. I can’t take the hassle waiting on line up there!” Successful Snack Bar by Chris Imbimbo For those who are less famished during lunchtime than other students, the BHS Cafeteria has opened a snack bar. The snack bar offers hot pretzels, and other desserts you would normally find in the kitchen. The snack bar adds convenience; just walk up to the snack bar and buy a snack, rather than waiting on the lunch line with students wanting a full lunch. The hot “Mister Twister” pretzels have been going like wildfire and many a student, during their lunchtime, can be found walking up to the snack bar and walking away with a pretzel in his or her hand. The opening of the snack bar has proved to be a success, and it seems to be here to stay.