Orange Union High School - Orange and White Yearbook (Orange, CA)

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Activities Cui fM ' Cr Mj(lL ij M AfnC Lasting customs and current traditions kept students showing their Panther pride and creating fond memories. The school year kept students busy with new activities like the second annual Sweet Dreams pajama dance and more traditional happenings such as t h e Home- coming dance and the sophomore skit on opening day. We were also reintroduced to an almost forgotten tradition, thanks to Carol Fragnolli. The new activities director found the Orange High Panther while cleaning out a store room over the summer. To the sound of a cheering crowd, the pan- ther was wheeled out onto the stage of the outdoor theater during the opening day pep assembly. Football games were another way stu- dents got involved and showed their spirit. Groups like the Pep Boys, formerly the Rowdy Rooters, helped cheerleaders get the crowd involved. Spirit ran high and the stands were filled for every game. The crowds were enthusiastic, and ev- eryone has lots of spirit, said varsity yell leader, Diane Stockton. Clubs also offered opportunities for people to get involved. The French Club ' s Halloween party attracted a rare assortment of ghouls with Mary Clark and David Marot winning costume prizes. 8 I

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Alumns recall past traditions Traditions became memories when I came back as a teacher. The place was the same in many ways, as were some teachers, but I had changed. I had grown up and fulfilled a dream I ' d always had — to teach at my alma mater. I was welcomed here by former teachers and perhaps watched a lit- tle the first few years to see if the young- ster could measure up to the standards and uphold the traditions of Orange High School. At first it seemed strange being the au- thority in a class where I had once been the student. Memories were recalled like the time seiior Brees caught me checking a Spanish test answer with another student, (my first and last time) and the time Miss Stover sent home my one and only deficien- cy notice ever in high school, for scoring a C- on a hockey test. I also remember Mr. Slick coaching the quartette I was a mem- ber of, trying often in vain, to keep us on key. Strolling through the Outdoor The- ater, I remembered trying out and losing the election for Patty Panther, a position I dearly wanted . . . then being reminded of the loss when I had the daughter of the girl who won in my class. But the memories were also positive, like being chosen as the lead in the Senior Class Play (thanks in part to Miss Stover) and having deja vu when I was asked to perform in a faculty play. In all, I liked Orange High and I still do; for me it is my home the place I wanted to be and the place I wanted my own children to be. It ' s the sense of belonging, of being a family that I still feel here at Orange High. — Irene Matthews The home side of Fred Kelly Stadium (left) sunds empty after last night ' s crowd cheered on the football team in a tough game against Foothill. At a crucial moment during the Woodbridge game. Coach Preles- nik (left insci) plans the next move. In a home game against Garden Grove, Dave Rose (bottom) rushes through the Saints ' defense. Opening

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The Orange High Panther made iti debut at the open- ing day assembly and was a regular at all the assem- blies afterward (far left). Off away from the crowd and near the fan, Sharon Landsperger and Kelly Whalen (far left) dance to the music of the Stray Cats. To earn points for their classes, Ron Anijo, Mike Mantor and Ken Lindenstein (aboTc) struggle to change into a pair of pajamas during the first lunchtime activity. Darrin Degenhardt, Kim Blondel and Pam Dom (aiddk) watch the promoter from the Skate Station recruit students for the coming skate night. Camile Voge, RoseAnne Rodriguez and Betsy Pearson (left) watch as the varsity yell attempt another pyramid. Activities Division