Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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unshine replaced with snowflakes? Instead of heating up February with semi-formal attire, role reversal, and the theme Melt With You, a winter storm cooled it down. Winterfest had a snow storm that once again made February wintery but not hum-drum. Winterfest featured a second Air Band, ice skating at Alpine, and many dress up days during the week of February 23-28. Since the girls asked the guys to the dance and were financially responsible for the whole evening, there was a role reversal n Morgan Copy und Layout: Jennifer Song There fsnow' stopping bf, Fun and frolicking of te 9 aww ee day where girls were to dress as guys and vice versa. Sr. Drew Kitchell said he changed sexes for the day because he wanted to impersonate the stormy intel- lect of the prolific personage of Mrs. Jen- nifer Condreayf' But Jr. Jenny Ottinger had a learning experience, she understood why guys didnit like to wear suits. She said, it's almost impossible to breathe when wearing one. Sombreros were seen on Mexico Day. While huge hats scuffed the heads of some, many students enjoyed the colorful costumes in the halls. Dragging their bed coverings to school, after neatly safety pinning and throwing excess corners over one shoulder, were students dressed in their Roman togas. Jr. Lisa Bonneville wore a toga because she said she was crazy and she wanted to have fun. She said, I don't feel awkward. It doesn't bother me when others think I'm weird or strange, Ijust think of myself as having a lot of school spirit. While Sr. Todd Williams said he threw on the first thing he saw. Although Air Band was postponed, Winterfest was a great success with many more activities such as movie night, fea- turing From the Hip, the sundae build- ing contest, the Chubby Bunny contest, and the boxer shorts and long underwear day. With many activities crammed into one week the dance was a great finale. John Morgan WATCH OUT! IN only his second time on ice skates, Sr. Steve Bowman cruises Alpine's ice skat- YOUR MONEY OR your life, Gringo! Sr. Alex Kriek takes advantage of Mexico Day on Wednes- ing rink on Wednesday night. day to get some lunch money from Sr. Dave Tolson. Winterfest 4 1

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peaking From Xperience Kathy Flying high was once his way of life, but now he has proved that he has both feet firmly on the ground. Jevon Thompson, a musician, has some un- forgettable experiences in his life. Working with stars like Mick Jagger and Sha Na Na are two. Others that he wished to forget were his mother's and brotherfs deaths caused by alcohol and drug overdoses and his own near destruction HUMOROUS AND UNIQUE. These words de- scribe Jevon Thompson's style in his presentations on drug and al- cohol abuse. ALWAYS THE COMEDIAN. Jevon Thompson makes a spec- tacle of having his picture taken in the first assembly. from substance abuse. He came to Overland on February ll and spoke to the student body in two assemblies about these ex- periences. After he realized he had a problem, he correct- ed it and started a pro- - .-, ,rr- -L 'iv , xl ' 'im , Kathy Daly gram to inform students about the threat of sub- stance abuse. Mr. Thompson traveled the country visiting high schools and telling stu- dents about the conse- quences of drug and alco- hol abuse. His approach to this problem was funny but also realistic because he spoke in a way that students could appreciate, said Soph. Jennifer Ral- ston. -Jill Pepper Super Student A celebrity at Over- land? Although Sr. Lynn Avery didn't have to deal with the agony of fame Ci.e. paparazzi,harass- ment from the National Enquirerj he was fea- tured as Channel 9's Su- per Student. He was the only one from Overland to be given this title. The film segment aired on February 10, 1987, on both the 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts. It included an interview with both Lynn and Mr. Jim Bond as well as footage of him at school in his classes and at his home. I felt like I wasn't watching local news, but instead home moviesf' Lynn said about watching himself on television. Mr. Bond told the re- porters that Lynn is pret- ty amazing. He added, What I find special about him is that he uses every ounce of his ability to be the best person he can be. Lynn's modesty didn't allow him to take all of the credit for his success. He said, I never would have made it at Overland if it wasnit for all the nice people who helped me and took my notes. Thank you, Overlandf' -Jennifer McQuaid THE CAMERAMAN STOPS to pose with Super Student Sr. Lynn Avery after filming the footage of him inside of Over- land. 42 Activities