McClintock High School - Historian Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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4.1 Trciditionol Frosh Welcome Token in Stride Freshmen arrived on campus the first day of school only to be welcomed by decorations cre- ated the night before by rowdy seniors. Unit signs were switched, and helpful hints were water- painted throughout the grounds. Because it was a tradition and no harm was done, the administra- tors, and maintenance crews took it all in stride. Dress-up days highlighted the curriculum. Cowboy Day was a time to wear boots, bandanas, and ten-gallon hats. Another favorite was Brown-Bag-lt-Day, as students enjoyed sack lunches and music. Games served as another varia- tion on average days. Popular games included Do you like your neighbor? and building human pyramids, which drew crowds of spectators as well as participants. In an effort to increase partici- pation, the dress-up days and contests were advertised by the Charger Gazette and the mar- quee, which also served to boost community awareness of upcom- ing school functions. Whatever happened, however, students always felt the support of their peers, teachers, and com- munity. 1 476- ,tj I f A '53 ' ' 'f B After eating lunch students participate in a game of Do you like your neighbor? Dzaifcona QIZJ :AQWA

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- gdl72plJ,:f,.ZQff:l 1... -------- -- Remembering years prior to obtaining their driver's licenses, Kevin Cabianca and Bob Cindy Tang raises money for Spanish Beatty reminisce while the bike racks. Honor Society by . 4, 1 S .. d' W' If i ,tw VU- ' e- . 'J f og! , V - ' .A ,Q L1 . , K Masses of students flood the halls during 1 the SiX milwfe Passing Pel'i0d- Activities, like building human pyramids, add zest to mundane. --'iff' After listening to Miss Davis' presentation on graphing, pupils question due date of assignment.

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JW LLJLG Kent ,pe---'m Ji rive for perfection while practicing Duelin Banjos for an upcoming performance. L - .4 . . Music - o Mojor Port of Everyone's Life Music played a major part in the lives of nearly everyone. Whether it was easy listening, hard rocking, or country swing- ing, a home or car was not com- plete without a radio. The new trend set for music was country and western. In existence for over a century, country enthralled new listeners with simple, honest music. While it was not the amplified lead gui- tar that rock was, it was more a conglomeration of down-home melodies and lyrics. Following the release of the movie Urban Cowboy, country music was on the upswing, prompting the opening of coun- try-western nightclubs, bars, and dance halls, featuring, among other things, music from Willie Nelson to the Charlie Daniels Band. Favorites such as Kenny Flog- ers played for the valley with an extremely diverse turnout. No longer strictly cowboy music, country appealed to all ages. Flock n' Floll, on the other hand, has only been around since the 195O's, but made some sharp turns maturing it to what it was in 1980. From Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and the Beatles, today's generation pro- duced such heavy metal groups as Led Zepplin, Molly Hatchet, and Blue Oyster Cult. Rock concerts were frequently a means of entertainment for many students. They created a mood of loud noise and high energy. Favorite bands appear- ing in various valley concert halls produced the loudest, most dis- torted music possible, and the fans loved it. Still another form of music evolved from rock. New Wave, Punk Flock, and Reggae requests filled traditional rock radio sta- tions until Phoenix aquired a sta- tion specifically for these fans. Punk Rock was basically a louder version of what rock started out to be, and New Wave and Fleggae were a more accept- able version of Punk. Groups like the Cars, DEVO, and the Fiam- mones originated trends in which fans sported orange hair and bizzarre costumes. As for those who like to dance, disco remained a favorite musi- cal variation. The fast tempos and electric music vibrated dance floors valley-wide, as elated disco-ites were treated to the sounds of Michael Jack- son, Donna Summer, and the Bee Gees. Although the overall madness gradually wore off, local discotheques were still packed on weekend evenings as the nation-wide craze, initiated by the motion picture Saturday Night Fever, continued.