Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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lJ.irren Hardy DISCUSSING SALES RECORDS, President Vik- rum Joneja und Vice-president John Kennedy of DECA look over the books to make sure all the figures add up. Record keeping was one ofthe many skills DECA students learned. JR. JESUS ALDANA makes sure that everything is in its place. Keeping the files up to date and in order wus part of the responsibility of every debater. 96 Academics ai' M.: M5 J X X S t, 3, a f fra' . x . M...- HA I3-Z' I I A. an 1. I' 'K' , N1 t f V 'N , A i -. ' . .FK 'N . ,M

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ablo Picasso, Robert Redford, Leonardo De Vinci, Linda Hunt, and Ansel Adams were some fam- ous artists, actors, and photogra- phers. At Overland, there were artists, pho- tographers, and actors, too. They took classes that many students never consid- ered-creative classes. Many people took advantage of the fact that Overland had so many creative classes. Some people took these classes for an easy passing grade. Sr. Leslie Lowery said, The students aren't being serious. They don't know what they want and art class sounds easy. These people changed their opinion once the class started, though. Deadlines for pro- jects that seemed impossible, performing in front of an audience, conducting an entire bandg these combined things were more ex- hausting than people thought they would be when they signed up for the class. These classes were not only challenging, but also an important part of the high school curriculum. They encouraged cre- ativity. Fr. Chessa Contiguglia said, They let you see the fine arts, and they let you be yourself. The classes were also important for fu- turejobs in the outside world. Leslie said, A lot of people in the suburbs haven't any exposure to art. I think it is an enriching 's,M,,...,... reative ids Develop -Talent? HIGH CONCENTRATION WHEN color- ing in photographs keeps Soph. Mike Conde busy. This procedure colors black and white photos. way of expressing yourself. Students can express themselves in a unique way through painting, drawing,jew- elry, photography, singing, acting, or any- thing else that strikes a note in an unusual way. SOPH. SAM RISER, Jr. Gretchen Knoll, Soph. Jeff Patton, Jr. Missy Taylor, Jr. Cyd Rosenbaum, Soph. Lisa Wallace, and Sr. Louise McAdams sing a num- ber from the musical Cats Copy: Kelly Tierney Layout: Kelly Tierney In painting class, besides learning paint- ing techniques, a person could express him- self through creative projects like the four letter word and cubism painting. Photography lets the photographer catch a moment on film that showed creativity. Photography students learned to develop and print their pictures prior to making pin- hole cameras. Jewelry class let students create some- thing to wear for themselves or for a gift. The students spent hours melting and buff- ing their jewelry to get it to a perfect glow. Some students thought that jewelry was easier than other talent classes. Sr. LeeAnne Painter said, Jewelry is harder than painting or drawing. Creativity is limited because there are only three colors of metal to work with. Drama and singing classes not only al- lowed students to use their imagination, they allowed them to get used to perform- ing in front ofa live audience as well as to learn behind-the-scenes skills. Some people thought the art program at Overland was one of the best in the state. Sr. Jo Kunst said, If someone is interested in the field of arts they should pursue it and shouldn't give it up. Compared to other schools I have been in, Overland has an exceptional staff and is spoiled rotten with the art program. Noelle Br OWU SOME PROJECTS CAN be routine. Jr. Kirk Freedle wipes his silkscreen project in art class while he looks around. CulturefTalent Classes

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hemistry, geometry, physics- weren't there any classes in high school where students could have fun but also learn? The answer While most students looked at :h and debate, newspaper, DECA, or yearbook as a club, some students : to take them as classes. seemed not many students would give eir Saturday mornings to have an or- l . I o was yes. ed argument against another school wise known as debate But a great students participated on the speech ebate team . the speech team the members com- in four different categories: humor- rama, poetry interpretation, and ex- raneous speaking. Extemp speaking i speech given with only little time to ire. Extemporaneous speaking was the category in which competitors were very little time to prepare, while in thers the speeches were fully prepared I advance. :bate was a way to argue one's point in 'ganized manner and still have fun. 'When I first moved up here, I thought ebate looked fun, so I signed up, said Sr. im Reid. Mr. Jim Chase was the Speech and De- ate coach since the school's opening. On coach scale, Mr. Chase is a ten. He is very an intense kind of coach, whether 5' fr A if' SETS IN as Sr. Jennifer Betson looks instruction sheet. The yearbook class completed deadlines and, for the first time, sent all their in on computer disks. Gffers Clubs With W- Class -- GETTING THE FACTS, Jr. Rory Segal talks with Mr. Jim Chase about the debate topic. Every year the topic debated changed. Darren Hardy he is teaching English or coaching debate he is able to change his teaching ability to fit the class needs, said Jim. In this class there wasn't a lot of regu- lar work, but there was a lot of pressure. '5When deadlines come around, such as do- ' Rl Q in 3 Ss HOW DO WE fix this? Srs. Jay Strell, Simona Gol- din, and Laura Protextor correct a last minute prob- Copy: Angie Blanchard Layout: Angie Blanchard ing files or getting a case ready, the pres- sure is unbelievable, said Jim. Newspaper was another class that could be considered a club. A new issue of the Scout was distributed every three weeks. The responsibilty to sell ads and the paper was completely up to the staff. Deadlines go pretty smoothly until the last minute, that mad The with then everyone notices little things didn't get done and it turns into a house, said Jr. LaVonne Brooks. Scout was an award winning paper Mrs. Sheryl Foster as the adviser. Mrs Foster is a very good adviser. She is more personal on staffg you can get to know her a lot better, said LaVonne. Marketing Education was a class that had its own special club, DECA. In DECA, students learned skills in restaurant mar- keting, advertising, general merchandise, and food marketing. In DECA you learn to sell yourself though resumes, said Sr. Mike Wallace. Mrs. Laurette Purfurst, the sponsor of DECA, said, The kids that take the class usually want to start their own businesses. They are outgoing and have a competitive spirit. Mrs. Purfurst is really enthusias- tic about what she is doing. She is able to bring that out in all of us, said Mike. No matter what students were interested in, there was a club or a class to fulfill the need. 1 lem. Thinking up story ideas and making corrections were all part of the duties for Scout members. Clubs With Class