Oak Park and River Forest High School - Tabula Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

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STMZQENT Aff p. .11 lk 1','4' I 'pf ' rl r' 0 Y'.r l I'Il 'lil' ' 'QOl 'JCI' STUDENT LIFE: TAKE ONE! ACTION!!! . . . . .On a sunny summer day at Oak Street beach, the smell ot coconut oil lingered in the air. The sand was spotted with bronzed sun wor- shippers, and distant sailboats floated on the water. The scene changed to the tront door ot Oak Park and River Eorest l-ligh School. On the opening day ot school, girls sguealed and clashed down the halls to greet a long-since- seen triend. An endless line at the bookstore loomed in the distance. The picture blurred and then sharpened on a hallway. A bell rang and students emerged trom classrooms and entered the mainstream through the halls and up and down the stairs. lt was a typical Friday: school colors were everywhere. Another bell rang. The last straggling students ran to class as the hall began to empty. The picture zoomed onto a locker, covered with multicolored wrapping paper, streamers and balloons. A poster taped above it read ul-lappy Sweet lo! Some students think that lunch is the best period ot the day. lt's the perfect time to catch up on the latest gossip, see that favorite guy, or finish some homework. Seniors Mary Catherine Bone, Rachelle Ryser, and Lisa Chermel discuss the events of the previous weekend. There's nothing like shopping to drive away weekend blahs. Seniors Sarah Laughran and Beth Hakes prove that trying on makeup is just as fun as buying it. HW

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I - -1 1 X729 W1QtQf pd.-,yi S , , A. 4,44 35 The final scene: Graduation The date: lune l2, 1986 The place: CDPRFHS Action! The students' bare legs were covered with long white dresses and dark suits as they filed down the long path to the stage. On the side- lines, the photographers continued to snap and the writers continued to scribble. The last sen- ior received his diploma. The final word was spoken, confetti flew through the air and the story was concluded. lt was time for the actors - the students, teachers, staff, administrators and board mem- bers - to relax and reflect on the days chroni- cled in the pages. '!It's a wrap! the director proclaimed. The year is complete! After being crowned Homecoming Queen, senior Kelly Schaus exclaimed, I was overwhelmed. I couldn't believe it. I was so excited! Gpening

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Halloween is the perfect time to dress as your favorite character and participate in the lunchtime costume contest. As junior Annie Chang demon- strates, this spirit lasted even through classes. nna DelVecchio Do af i Ni.t ,,. 5 .st sms. X ' N 1' , 5 .4 at v . I 5 ow. 3 ' fn ,. A hall clock appeared: the time was 3:22 p.m. Students gathered at lockers. A couple walked down the stairs. Possible party ad- dresses were recited. Plans tor the weekend were made. A group ot girls exchanged each other's l-leart-O-Grams. Two boys laughed at the personals in that Fridays Yra- peze. The picture taded and reappeared in the student center. Walls were covered with murals promoting school spirit, and an- nouncing the King ot Hearts dance, the tirst spring play auditions, and a new item in the spirit store. The frame closed in on the elec- tronic message board: t'The l-luskie Time is 3:35 p.m. The last group of students lett the school to go to practice, to work, or to Erik's to satisty their after-school munchies .... Over the summer many students went hunting for a job to raise money for those many summer activities. Students worked in restaurants and stores, while some were lucky enough to be lifeguards at neighborhood pools. Bruce lones found that lifeguarding had its fringe benefits: getting a savage tan and getting paid tor it. When Oak Park just didn't have enough to offer, students would take to the streets of downtown. The el was the fastest way to get them there. Only 20 minutes on the Lake Street el would carry students to the cultural and fun spots downtown. Senior Mark Nakayama waits at the platform for the train to take some friends and him downtown. Student Lite Divider Deirdre Buckingham