Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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AVI GA Students everywhere cursed the clock and calendar on the first day of school, for that signified the conclusion of summer and the beginning of another year in education. Each class had different views on the beginning of the year. To freshmen it meant the end of tyranny in middle school and the beginning of initiations and being the objects of upperc1assmen's pranks. Fr. Kip Siemens said, I was nervous because it was so big and there were so many people. To sophomores the first day meant the end of life as the lowly freshmen. Juniors became upperclassmen, and the seniors finally came to the top after three long years of waiting. During class on the first day , many students thought longingly about the summer. The fun times with friends, sunbtnned skin, and late nights seemed so far off while staring out the window in math class that thoughts turned-to- other more desirable things. To seniors, a finale to the summer was the senior picnic. It provided a last fling during summer, as classes started two days later, on August 31. The picnic had activities ranging from volleyball to frisbee to just plain socializing. People were having a good time getting along with their alumni, said Sr. Lew Mitchell. The week before school began also brought many memories of something not as desirable as a picnic with friends: registration. A new Lori Reece r. Elean Cummings leans over to get her head measured for cap and gown during registra- tion. This was one of the activities exclusive to seniors during registration. group of seniors eye the volleyball near dusk at the Senior Picnic. The picnic was a last chance for fun with friends before 'E school started. 'E B LL system was adopted, and while some suffered the guaranteed snafus, others thought that it made things better. Sr. Paul Jones said, I thought it went smoothly. I thought it was a good system, that it was better than last year. While the first day of school was no picnic either, it did resemble registration in at least one way. The forms were endless, as teacher had students fill out even more for their own records. Fonn-filling aside, students also enjoyed the chance to catch up on summer news with friends and prepare for another year of cursing the clock each moming.

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HIS BUDS FOR + Spirit it Hey, Blazers! Yeah! Let me see you get down! Get down and have a good time were exactly what most students did during Homecoming Week, October 13-16. During weeks of planning, Student Council members voted on the themes for each day, and brainstormed ideas for the nighttime activities. Even though there was no school on Mon- day, the victorious senior gals took on the rest of the classes in a powder-puff football game, while the guys coached and cheered them on. The theme for Tuesday was reggae, and at night the Student Council rented part ofthe Buckingham Six movie theater so that students could see Like Father, Like Son for S1.50. So many attended that Activities Director Ron Castagna rented a second theatre.While many hadafun evening, others didn't. Fr. Derek Wilson said, I didn't enjoy itbecause it was too crowded and there were too many people walking around talking. Wednesday's theme was toga day and the always-popular Airband was held that night. Many students were decked out in cowboy hats, boots and jeans on Thursday for cowboy day. A bonfire blazed on Thursday night, and a varsity volleyball game followed. The Trailblazers beat Smoky Hill with scores of 15-12 and 15- 6. Blazers showed their pride by wearing their favorite blue and green outfit on Friday. DECA members sold camations for the event. The day ended with a pep assembly and the Homecoming parade. The class officers were responsible for deciding what the lunchtime activities would be. Unfortunately, many of the planned con- tests never actually happened. Fr. Kerri Fijol said, I didn't see any ltmchtime activities. I didn't even know they were doing anything. In the week's first lunchtime activity on Thursday, though, the juniors won a banana- ECA members Ir. Heather Walech, Sr. Danielle Armstrong, and Irs. Erica Holton and Kris Williams organize camations, sold for a quarter, for the sale Friday. split eating contest, and the freshman took first in Ftiday's mummy-wrap. Overall, it was a week to relax, get involved, and take advantage of the fact that teachers gave less homework. Mr. Ben Bowen summed it up best when he said, i'For the existing student body, it brings a feeling of to- gethemess and pride. I like the idea that each student can participate in as much or as little as they want. lt has a diverse appeal. iw QM