Gateway High School - Portavian Yearbook (Monroeville, PA)

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While boarding the buses, Maura Clher and Charlene Payne flash relieved smiles as they complete their first day of school. Tired out after the first day of school, Jimmy Boggs heads to- ward the buses. Andre Thomas recalls one of the many locker combinations that the new school year brought with it. First Day of School 9

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Three months of vacation over already? It seemed like only yesterday that we took finals and prepared for excit- ing summers. Now, we re- turned to school for yet an- other year filled with classes, football games, cafeteria lunches, homework, tests, and friends. With a new school year approaching, as usual, students were sorry that their vacations were over, but still anxious to have a fun-filled school year. As the Upper- Giving a fellow student a hand with her books, Sharon Bell and Samra Berger seem ready to tackle the new year. classmen eased their way through the halls, freshmen struggled to open lockers and to find classes. In addition, ev- eryone had to battle others to grab a seat for lunch and to push through the crowded halls. By the conclusion of the day, the excitement of finding out schedules and seeing old friends caused most students to look forward, at least a lit- tle, to the challenging days ahead. One day down, only 179 to go!!!! As they see friends from last year, Becky Chetsko and Melis- sa Kraynich radiate with excite- ment. Happy Days are here again? Preparing for their new classes. Dr. Woods. Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Niemi, and Mr. Volpatti work di- ligently on their lesson plans. 8 First Day of School

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Taking a well-deserved break are Susan Kale, Chris Hestin, Jamey Hackman, Sean Gal- lagher, and Aimee Gilleylen. Marching to the Beat While the majority of Gate- way students slept in during the last two weeks of summer vacation, over 120 dedicated band members got up each morning to prepare for the marching band season. A typi- cal band camp day began at 8:00 a.m. with aerobic warm- ups. Then, the band, which in- cluded colorguard, rifles, and majorettes as well as instru- mentalists, practiced various drills. Lunch was a welcome break during the seemingly endless day. Sun tans, sun burns, and sock lines became increasingly apparent as the days passed. The camp culmi- nated with a preview show which was presented to fans and parents. Although the work was hard and the weath- er was hot, students involved realized that their effort, along with the instruction of Mr. Read and staff, truly paid off in the end. The band dazzled many spectators throughout the football season, and they ended the year with a spectac- ular show at the champion- ship game. The big smile on Rosanne Bache’s Under the instruction of Mr. face expresses how she feels about Read: Celine Groden, Jennifer being in the colorguard. Liss, and Alan Draper toss their rifles. 10 Band Camp