Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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New Time, New Place 0 WL5 ave! nbelievable changes continued when a com- mittee of parents, stu- dents, sponsors, and staff voted to hold graduation at Stutler Bowl at 10:30 a.m. on May 30 to accommodate the larger crowds. A smile was on every face in the gymnasi- um of Cherry Creek High School where the graduating students assembled before re- ceiving their diplomas. No face was without a smile, and the air of excitement was kept at a continual level. Outside, the level of excitement was just as high but magnified by the larger num- bers. Mr. John Peterson, father of Sonia Peterson, said, I felt a sense of enjoyment, pride, loss, and hoped she was prepared to take that step into the future that she now had to face. Parents, grandparents, friends, and godparents all were awaiting the beginning ofthe ceromonies. The smiles were wide and warm, and no tears were shed, at least not yet. As the graduates walked into the stadi- The smile on Leslie Moroyc's face only partially ex- presses the feeling that was present after being able to move the tassel tothe left side ofthe cap. John Morgan hides his feelings with shades for the bright sun. 'B um, there was a special feeling of accom- plishment knowing that they were the only class in Overland's history to have seven valedictorians: Anjali Budhiraja, Sabrina Smith, Tami Gash, Jeffrey Shesol, Bryan Pepper, Heather Reddy, and Charles Wen- nogle. Speaking at graduation were Jeffrey Shesol, Laura Protextor, Jim Reid, and Mr. James Bond. Rob Cohen and Michelle Reeves sang during the ceremony while Valerie Waldrop sang the National An- them to begin graduation. In a special tri- bute, Mr. Joseph Adamo presented a plaque to outgoing superintendent Dr. Richard Koeppe. Q W ' 1' Copy and l.1iyout: Phil Liijoie I ff I Graduation

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State thespians Give fNoises fl- o- v0- Offl' a 6 hit n October 21 and 22 and again on November 6 and 7, the theatre was with something that had never hit before: Sardines! While people were getting geared up for the football season, the advanced acting class and tech theatre class were preparing for the first fall play Noises Off! It was performed by the advanced acting class Said were Play instead of having an all school cast. Mr. John Kron, the director, They the perfect people to fit the roles. The involved perfect timing, and when re- ,UGS hearsals started Mr. Kron knew that timing would be the biggest problem. But once the cast and crew started work- ing the whole play was a success. It was asked to the state thespian con- vention in Northglenn, October 24 and 25, where they, both cast and crew, were given a thunderous standing ovation. Be- cause the set had to be transported up to Northglenn and then back again, it had to be completely dismantled and put back together like a puzzle. This caused some problems with the sturdiness of the set. Noises Off! was about a group of actors putting on an imaginary play by the name of Nothing Onn. The actors QI1' were responsible for creating two char- acters, thus adding to the complications of the play. The whole process took much time and energy, but the cast grew very close because of this. Jr. Cyd Rosenbaum said, It was an experience of my life to share it with the people I worked with. This show had everything from an anxiety-ridden director to people run- ning around in their underwear to sar- dines. And even though there were some problems with the set, the tech theatre class pulled through and showed their stuff and helped make it a success. Said Mr. Kron, We were able to create the bumbling idiots creating a play! N-. lSN'T THAT SWEET? Sr. Jim Geppner compli- TRYING TO EXPLAIN what happened to her mcntsJr. Michelle Weiser about her flowers that she contact, Sr. Karen Porter acts confused as Sr. received from her boyfriend. The flowers were one of Steve Seidenfield looks on. Karen played the part many props that played an important part in the ofBrooke, the company's airhead and Steve played play, Lloyd, the director. - I 3 4 Activities

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taff Jennifer McQuaid, Editor Angela Blanchard Michelle Dveirin Lisa Hardin Philip Lajoie Jill Pepper Jennifer Ralston Jennifer Seick Katherine Simpson Deborah Traudt Kathy Daly, Adviser Kathy Daly HIT ME. Dressed in Hawaiian attire, Jr. Buffy Barnes and Sr. Dan Sawyer place their bets at the blackjack table. Playing 2l was only one of the many activities at the after Prom party which lasted from midnight until 6:00 a.m. on May 3. ' x ALL DECKED OUT in formals, tuxedos. and crutches. Srs. John Brock and Jenni Green don't let an impediment get in the way of their fun at the Prom on May 2. John Morgan John Morgan 'HJ' IN THE SPIRIT ofcompetition, Soph. Jill Pepper and Mrs. Kathy Daly cheer as a teammate blocks a spike in the first annual yearbook vs. newspaper volley- ball game. Although the newspaper staff came out the victors, Jill vowed, Wc'll get them back next year. IMPRESSIVEY AS SR. Paul Andre admires Sr. Jay Genender's biceps, Srs. Kelly Weaver and Steve Hayutin try to muscle in on the attention. 24 Closing Copy aml Layout: Jennifer McQuaid