John Wesley North High School - Aurora Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Sadie Strikes Again It started a year ago, the first ani ual Mid-Winter Ball, the beginning of a tradition. Although announced only three weeks before the actual date, students had been waiting for the dis- closure. This year ' s Mid-Winter, like last year ' s, was held at the UCR Com- mons. I had so much fun last year that I couldn ' t wait until the date was announced, said Lisa Bunyak. The Sadie Hawkins style dance put girls in the predicament often faced by the boys. It ' s really embarrassing to ask a guy — he might say no, said Mandi Liles. One girl was even turned down when a boy s father said he couldn ' t go. Since the dance came only four days before Christmas, some students were worried about the expenses, like flow- ers, and dinner. I was glad that the girl paid for dinner, and the bid on this one, commented one young man. After the worrying and the rush of getting ready had subsided, students settled into dancing, and conversing with friends by the fireplace. I was really rushed at first, but once I got there I had a great time! concluded Jeanette Godoy. Put Your Head on My Shoulder. Linda Bart- nicki and Rich Egerer listen to the slow paced music. Slow dance was a favorite among those who brought someone special. In the midst of the ball, Dan Wyrick makes a witty comment as Sheri Brinks laughs happily. Sitting in front of the fireplace was a favorite place to talk and rest. i I I I I I I I I I I r-ri) Dancing the night away, April Sandlin and Cary Griggs swing to the fast beat of the music. The Midwinter Ball was ap- propriately timed to kick off the two weeks of winter recess. 24 student life

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Expenses. . . Tliis is d list of student expenses created after interviewing var- ious students around North. Lunch 2.50 Swatch 30.00 Movie 5.00 Dancing 5.00 VCR Rental 2.50 Levi ' s 19.95 Reebok ' s 45.00 AURORA 22.00 Record Album 8.50 Gas 1.11 Making an amazing comeback from the early 70 ' s, Gumby and his crimson side- kick Pokey could be seen adorning the clothing of some North students. After seeing White Nights, Mark Holmes, win- ner of the Mark Holmes Pia Zadora Contest, practices his dancing in perfect Baryishnikov fashion. TV And Movie Scene Excels T he movie scene in 1986 was filled with action, adventure, danger, romance, and comedy; the things tnat make motion pictures great. This years blockbusters were Back to the Future and Rambo: First Blood Part H. Rambo, attacked by most critics as be- ing too violent, broke the record for the most money grossed in one week. Pee Wee Herman, a Los Angeles rebel brought to fame by MTV, made his first movie debut in Pee Wee ' s Big Adventure. In the world of television, NBC made it to the top of the ratings with its hit shows: Cosby Show, Family Ties, Cheers, and Miami Vice. The teenage yuppie from Family Ties, Michael J. Fox, hit it big in the theater in two movies: Back to the Future and Teen Wolf. Television anthologies also made a comeback with the return of The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and by the introduction of Steven Spielberg ' s Amazing Stories. FAVORITE TV. PROGRAM I. The Cosby Show II. Family Ties III. Moonlighting IV. Miami Vice V. Dynasty FAVORITE MOVIE I. Back to the Future II. Rambo: First Blood Part II III. Jagged Edge IV. Pee Wee ' s Big Adventure V. White Nights favorites 23

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