Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

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f £ And we have Time and Newsweek and ™ m Good Housekeeping and The Dog Lover's Digest and ...” The list continues. Here marks the beginning of the annual senior magazine sale. The word is out to all seniors — SELL, SELL, SELL!!! Much of the success of senior activities depends upon the financial success of the magazine sale. With a goal of $15,000, the senior class set out to demonstrate its sales- manship in hope of enhancing its treasury, winning prizes, and paying for small personal expenses, such as the price of a cap and gown. Unfortunately, the class fell short of its goal. Yet the weekly homeroom competition never ceased. Proving that they are not only tough competitors on the field, the band homeroom sold its way to victory by accumulating the greatest amount of sales over all other senior homerooms. The victors devoured their reward at a pizza party held at Umberto’s. Included was Debbie Conley, who through her outstanding effort sold $570 worth of magazines, the largest amount sold by any senior. By the way, Debbie, is it true you ate five slices? Bottom left to right: Debbie Conley, Kathy Yocum, John Stassi, Pat Murray, Patty Soules, Miki Ishida, Dan Fletcher, Lisa Scognamiglio, Laura Ackerman, Cheryl Florance, Sandy Struble, Bob Allunario, Lisa Tideman, Mark D’Angelo. is N©.1 witii Video music? VJs? What is all this talk of something called MTV? It’s Music Television, the world’s first twenty-four hour music channel. It all began in August 1981 when the cable television system began to broadcast MTV. It quickly became popular with almost everyone and its audience has been increasing rapidly ever since. Figures show that the number of viewers has almost doubled in 1982 from the previous year. Why is MTV so popular? Maybe it is because it gives people a chance not only to hear, but to see their favorite groups. Variety is another reason. MTV satisfies all types of musical tastes, from The Clash and The Rolling Stones to Men at Work and A Flock of Seagulls. Music Television also exposes new groups who are eager to “break into the business” and gain popularity. MTV is not simply video after video after video. Each hour, VJ’s (commonly known as video jockeys) introduce music news along with interviews of popular performers, and tour dates of groups which are performing live across America. But the question still remains to be answered: Will video rock ’n’ roll and Music Television last? Or are they just fads that will soon die out? Only time will tell, but in the words of MTV itself, one thing is for sure... you’ll never look at music the same way again.” §eri©rs

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: [from left) Tracey Brown, Secretary, Kathy Yocum, Treasurer, Karen Barber, President, John Stassi, Vice President. From the state of Sonora, Mexico, Jesus Borchardt came to the United States as an exchange student by means of the Rotary Club. When inter- viewed by a member of the Nugget staff, Jesus told her that he came to study English and American lifestyle and customs. Likewise, having Jesus in Butler allowed students to share this experience and learn about the similarities and differences between the United States and its neighboring country. Many differences do exist between the two nations, ranging from customs and tradition to everyday life. Nevertheless, when speaking to Jesus, the stereotype of a sombrero, donkey, and pinata-filled world is washed away. Jesus wears jeans like everyone else, and said that “la Navidad” or Christmas is celebrated in the fashion here as in Mexico with all the trimmings, including presents and an artificial tree. When asked if he was homesick, Jesus let out a sigh as thoughts of Sonora flashed through his mind and replied, “A little bit. He wrote home every two months, and frequently spoke to his family on the telephone. Jesus enjoys all sports and participated on the Butler High School soccer team. On Saturdays, at home in Sonora, one can find him engrossed in a game of softball or a good bullfight. Jesus also plays baseball and was even on the national team in Mexico. With this enthusiasm he fit into Butler’s athletic atmosphere well. When asked if any language problem existed, Jesus replied that he understands conversations spoken in English except when people speak rapidly. The main problem was that he could not speak English well. He often gave the impression that he was quiet and pensive, which is quite contrary to his nature. Next year Jesus plans to attend a military aviation school and will pursue a happy and tranquil life in Mexico or possibly the United States. This has been a memorable experience that no textbook could provide for Jesus. He was very happy here and gained many friends. Esta programa es una cosa muy marvillosa y algo que nunca se olvido. - “The exchange student program is a marvelous thing and is something that I will never forget. Coming to the United States last summer, Miki Ishida was filled with many expecta- tions of America. She is an exchange student from the city of Fukuoka in the southern part of Japan, currently attending Butler High School. Miki explains that she enjoys many aspects of life at B.H.S. There is more freedom here than In Japan and it is a lot of fun , she says. Compared to Japan she feels that the student-teacher relationship here is friendly as we are active in class, unlike her Japanese classes where one listens, takes notes, and does not talk. Although Miki finds traveling from class to class in four minutes hectic , she likes the idea of attending school five days a week instead of six as she does back home. Does she miss Japan? In the beginning she was homesick, but now she says she is not, despite the fact she sometimes misses her friends and family. Asked what her hobbies and interests were, she stated, “cooking, travel, and going to the movies.” It did not take her long to get accustomed to our food even though the typical meal she eats in Japan is raw fish and rice. Does she eat with chopsticks? Yes, at every meal except when eating steak and American junk food. (McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken). Upon returning home she plans to attend a junior college for two years and would like to work in trade and commerce. She feels she will be at an advantage knowing the English language better than most Japanese. Miki is eager to admit she is very glad that she came to the United States and experienced our culture. When asked to give her overall impression of American life, 18 Miki laughingly stated, Americans are crazy, but I like them.”

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1. All washed up! MULE R4§CAI§ 2. Hurry up and take the picture. I’M FREEZING!!! 4. This darn curl won’t stay down! 9. I think I’ll be a Cover Girl when I grow up. 5. But Mom said she’d be right back. 8. I believe it’s time for a change Dad. 6. No Ma. please don’t open the strained beets. 7. Hey there sailor, new in town? 20 11. So this is what’s been clogging up the sink! 10. SMILE PRETTY!