Jefferson High School - Revolution Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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Page 10 — Top Left: The Ferris Wheel is a familiar sight. Top Right: Mark Koch waits for a customer at one of Valleyfair’s many snack counters. Lower: Nancy Bowman and Armstrong student Jon Haddorff share an afternoon. Page 11 — Top: Joan Winters enjoys a cool frosty. Lower: Monica Johnson takes a break during a hard day on the Midway. 10 • Valleyfair

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I mages of a grand slam homerun, the roar of a crowd, and the excitement generated by a winning touchdown were accepted parts of the fun. The place for this action was Met Stadium. The Met, home of professional sports in Bloomington, was the site of many parties and get-togethers. However, plans for a new downtown stadium left an uncertain future for the many aspects of sports entertainment at the Met. Tailgating was a favorite activity among students. Showing up just for the party was not uncommon, as students enjoyed free parking facilities and ample space for their grills and occasional keggers. Frisbees, footballs, and baseball gloves were also frequent sights. The activity was not limited to the parking lot. The Kicks, Twins, and Vikings games supplied enough action to keep the Jags coming back throughout all seasons. The continuous action made the outing well worth the prices ranging from the $3.75 Kicks, and $5.00 Twins, to the $12.00 Vikings tickets. Another side to the Met was the number of student jobs available. A large number of Jaguars found employment vending peanuts, frosty malts, and programs. Has £ I } i Y V' jNfeS. ,1 Ul' Ar ■(LU G EK£ I M

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The biggest day around The excitement, the thrill of spinning around; upside down, the whole world in a blur. All this was worth the long waits in line, the endless walking, the blistering heat, and the $8.50 it cost at the gate to get in. All this was Valleyfair. From Flume to Ferris Wheel, Valleyfair offered fun, enjoyment, and jobs for Jefferson students. Throughout the summer, students carpooled and caravaned to Valleyfair to spend their afternoons defying gravity. Strapped in and ready to go, they were drenched by the Flume, spun by the Enterprise, turned upside down by the Corkscrew, and flung by the Octopus. They also found that there was another side to the fun. Rides such as the Rollercoaster attracted large crowds, and a lengthy wait in line was not uncommon. High priced snacks and an enticing Midway helped to blow the bucks. Valleyfair also provided employment. Sweeping and vending were common jobs. But whether they worked or played, students took advantage of the sleepy ride home to remember their big day at Valleyfair. C|ef i p, TP £ ° 1 yure AltC;T ° ' V l(rv 6ooc) 'vc- lV u.i Valleyfair • 11