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

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Sophomores warm to new tradition Sweltering heat promised to mark the be- ginning of the school year as returning stu- dents gathered in the outdoor theatre to welcome the class of ' 86. Assembled in the early moring sunlight amidst a general hubbub of anticipation, juniors and seniors prided themselves for having the foresight to don lightweight shorts and T-shirts. Others, unaware of the weatherman ' s warning of one hundred degree tempera- ture, began to regret their decision to show off that new wardrobe of bulky sweater, cords, and oxfords. However attired for the first day of school, everyone focused on the first day depicted on stage. True to tradition, the ASB Cabinet gave their interpretation of a sophomore ' s transi- tion from childhood to adulthood. The audience roared as pajrs of cabinet members joined to create a single sopho- more grooming himself for school. Mixing the arms of one body with the face of an- other made for hilarious scenes of shaving, hair styling and eating. While the skit em- phasized the sophomores ' inexperience, it was done in good humor. The skit is tradi- tion; it doesn ' t hurt them (the sophomores). It ' s all in fun, said Commissioner of School Spirit Kristen Bjorklund. And indeed, it was taken in fun. I thought the skit was funny and creative, said sophomore Chris Garcia. It didn ' t bother me. I just laughed and had a good time, he added. Also on hand to welcome the sophomores were the various pep groups. Cheerleading squads, mascots, the drill team and the band entertained with new routines that of- fered an introduction to a day of renewing friendships and finding classrooms. — SP Watching the opening day assembly with interest is senior Lisa Tackett (left). Brian Geis, Steve Short, Jody Balloch and Jenny North (bottom kft) portray typical sophomores getting ready for their first day of high school. Opening Day 11

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TOvT Z t ' e. 6- Varsity Yell leaders Joanne Minegar, Tami Story, Kelli Pierce, Virginia Durfy, Diane Stockton, and Aly- sia Stewart (b«low) display their talents at the opening day assembly. Patty Panther, Kim Blondell (right) does a mascot routine to stir up spirit during the open- ing day assembly. Displaying the sophomore ' s nick- name SKIDZ are Lisa Tackelt, Mitzi Reed, Suzie Wallner, Corky Snider, Ann Rogers, and Mike Jordan (below right). 10

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Spirited spark pep, emotions Eager to proclaim the excellence of Or- ange, students continued spirit traditions of the past and created some of their own. Cheerleaders led us in spelling out our name, the band accompanied us as we im- mortalized The Groves of Orange, the ASB scheduled numerous spirit activities, and the Rowdy Rooters took on a new name. As kickofT time approached, the Pep Boys began to assemble in the stadium parking lot. Formerly the Rowdy Rooters, the Pep Boys were a group of students clothed in bizarre attire. Their one goal was to arouse the spirit of the fans and to get the team ' s adrenalin going. It was not the same as it had been in past years though. They were forced to change their ways. Because of a new focus on a League rule, face painting was forbidden. The ruling was invoked due to the inability to identify costumed students who were said to have caused trouble at games. According to one administrator, many problems had occurred at other schools in the past with students ' personalities being altered either by illegal substances or sim- ply by their costumes. Reaction to the new ruling was strong. I feel we are being unfairly stereotyped as drunken troublemakers because of our great enthusiasm at the game, said Ringo Bossenmeyer, a Pep Boy. It ' s not that the new rule is overly harsh; we just do not understand the reasoning behind it, stated Chris Marthens. In spite of the dissatisfaction with the ruling, there was plenty of spirit in the air. The cheerleaders and ASB played a big part in trying to get students involved and excited about their school experience. The students responded very well in pep rallies and lunch-time activities. There was a spirit competition between the classes with points awarded for things like a sleep- ing bag hopping contest. I am really excited at the great enthusi- asm being generated around school this year, said Commissioner of School Spirit Kristen Bjorklund, who planned activities such as the football pep assembly and the basketball assembly. Ignoring League regulations (aborc) The Pep Boys ex- press their enthusiasm for the football team at the game against Woodbridge. Assembled are (frort row) Sean McCoy, Danny Postel, Chris Marthens, Todd Musick, Ringo Bossenmeyer, Eric Hendry, Phil Koehnke, and Troy Peterson, (row two) John Wengel, Paul Bertrand, Dan Benveniste, Bob James, Kurt Christian, James Flynn, and Ed Morley, and Brent Lowe. During pre-game wannups, cheerleaders (right) Mar- cia Thompson, Virginia Durfy, Jackie Salcido, Jo Anne Minegar, and Alysia Stewart run through their routines for the game. 12