Gloversville High School - Oracle Yearbook (Gloversville, NY)

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Pac Man and its spinoffs seem to be the current game favorites. Pac Man's popularity has resulted in tee-shirts, how-to books, a top 40 song, and even a cartoon show. In second place is Donkey Kong- rising quickly to the top spot. It isn't even necessary to visit an arcade to blast away at Space Invaders. Anyone can play at home with Atari, Intellivision, or Cole- covision. At present, only about 8.5% of Americans have home video games, but the industry predicts that by 1985 the figure will be up to 50%. Playing video games isn't without its risks. Many have become afflicted with Space Invaders wrist, Pac Man thumb, or related ail- ments. Adults and children alike have had heart attacks from stress- ful game-playing. There is also the question of too much radiation exposure from sitting too close to the television when playing home video games. The games will probably be around for a long time, howev- er, because they are fun. As one player put it: “Once you start, it's almost impossible to stop. Top: Shop downtown Gloversville! Be- low Left: Fashions for today's women. Below: A challenger meets Ms. Pac Man. Beneath: Ruthies!

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VIDEO MAGIC ROCKS COMMUNITY Above: Watch out A.J. Foyt, here I come! Right: Service with a smile from Mrs. Lauria at Argersinger's, also shown below. When it comes to video games, I am as much an active participant as anyone. Like millions of video game players, I plug my quarters into machines, hoping to zap an enemy, defend a spaceship, or save a city. The win or lose challenge makes the games so inviting. The game makers want them to beat their players often, yet be challenging enough to make them come back for more. And people do come back. Americans spend five to seven billion dollars and six million hours in the arcades.

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Student Life: A Mega-Good Time! What is involved in being an athlete? Coaches define it as dedication, hard work, and plain old guts. The students of G.H.S. define it as time consuming, hard work, but overall, fun! Sometimes the attitude of a person trying out for a sport is deter- mined by the idea of the thrill of victory. But there is much more involved with sports than the mere thought of winning. Sports involve actual physical and mental conditioning as well as endur- ance, confidence, and of course, team spirit. From the 2:48 bell until late into the evening, all the different teams are practicing for the chance to show the abilities that they have worked so hard to achieve. But, along with the hard work, the athletes, at one time or another, do experience the thrill of good work, hard effort, as well as making new friends during the season. Success can be measured in many ways. Perhaps the best way was said by John Wooden, a basketball coach. He said, Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. Top Right: The three stooges. Matt Stock, Ralph Williams, and Todd Hick- ok, cook-up McBurgers. Middle Right: Rick Mullins (42) looks on with irrita- tion as the Huskies get pinned. Below Right: The Oracle staff producing a fine work of art! Clockwise from below: Dave Bakyta admires another fine shot. Tony Cambaro shatters glass with his awesome performance. Nick Compag- none coaxes his feet to the finish line. Watch out, Lisa Armstrong! Here comes Mr. Harris with a wet one.