Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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Custodian Ernie Handwerk fits black molding to protect the tiles from scuffs and scratches. Another part of the effort to improve the school, these moldings can be found throughout the building. Key Club’s Jump Rope-a-thon raised almost $3,000 for the American Heart Association. Senior Karen Finamore and Sophomore Sharon Bertrand show their endurance by teaming up for a double jump. Changes-9

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Here’s what’s new! In September, returning students were surprised to find bleak corridors transformed into an exciting display. Cheerjiul, colorful graphics had replaced the drab, institutional green in the hallways. The Community Advisory Committee recommended the change and suggested that the administration hire an interior decorator from Sherwin Williams. The artwork took custodian Ernie Handwerk three weeks. Seniors Steven Schantz and Richard Medence and Sophomore Ed Clark designed additional graphics near the industrial arts rooms. Most responses to the designs were positive. Mr. Bruce Stevenson, a shop teacher, remarked, It increased the aesthetic value of the school. It gives you a sense of well-being. Some students feel that the quality of the designs is too inconsistent. Sophomore Bob Allen explained, The district logo near the cafeteria looks great, but the rest of the graphics make it look more like a playground than a high school.” Many students were upset that the downstairs is painted in yellow and blue, the colors of arch-rival Allen High School. The logo near the cafeteria looks great Changes in the cafeteria affected many. All junk foods, such as potato chips, pretaels, and candy were removed from the a la carte line. Some package items, such as yogurt, were not offered because of a federal regulation stating that a la carte items must be served as part of the regular lunch at le least twice a month. Liss Laverne Snyder, dietician, said that the school can't afford to do this. To solve this problem, more a la carte items were baked in the school. Senior Karen Czinke enjoys the first of the new refrigerant-type water coolers. Based on suggestions from students, the Student Council formally requested this welcome addition. Junior Andrea Holtzman selects an early morning pick-me-up at a Student Council breakfast. The cafeteria was opened on Friday mornings to allow students to purchase cocoa and danish. 8-Student life

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Decisions, decisions . . . something always holds up the a la carte line. Whether it's choosing between yesterday's leftovers or today’s items, much of the 25 minute lunch is spent in line. Every morning grumbling students feel their way down the steep hill from the upper parking lot. Karen Rafalko. Aletha Herring, and Peggy Treichler endure the mile-long trek. Between all the themes, homework, notes, and gossip, you just don't need to he bugged between classes by a six-foot rabbit. But at least his appearance to promote the January production of Harvey” was a break in the ordinary routine. And after 4Vi months of no breakfast, of late passes, and of detentions, you needed something to smile at. In the afternoon, 3:02 seemed possible, but there were still three classes to go, including the aggravation of swimming. Your hair's all wet and you feel like a scum.” one sophomore said about her favorite (?) class. But since swimming’s a required subject, you grudgingly obliged. The usual monotony started at 6 a.m. unless you tried to sleep an extra 15 minutes before racing to the shower. You would have been better off if you hadn't stayed up to watch the M A S H rerun. But after the shower, you rushed to dry your hair, brush your teeth, and get your books together. Morning classes (after that long run to the bus finally woke you up) were spent looking forward to lunch, though no one knows why. Lunch is really gross, but the crowd is good,” Sophomore Apryle Olson said. Your hair’s all wet and you feel like a scum All was forgotten when you finally boarded the bus for home and your only worry was whether there was enough food in the refrigerator to last you until supper. Homework, once again, waited, for you found three more old episodes of M A S H to watch. The next day, when the grind began all over again, was time enough to panic about that undone assignment. Did you see that ? 10-Student life