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

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 Anxiously aw ailing further instructions. Serena I laner and Jake Fuga zotto. brother of escort Vince Fugaz otto. prepare to presc-nr their flowers t » the 1980 Homecoming Queen Senior Joe Zwetolit . number ( 2. holds his ground and blocks a Northampton opponent However, the Trojans had trouble scoring, allowed the Konkretc Kids two touchdowns, and lost 14- In addition to getting fans involved during the games, the cheerleaders also decorated the field. Senior l.iz Santangelo and Juniors Kelly Campbell and Vickie DeBiase add .spirit with signs s

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Fi rst floats make ’80 parade Three clubs dressed-up Homecoming 1980 as floats made the halftime scene for the first time in Parkland history. The creativity of the first place entry, a megaphone built by the cheerleaders, was worth the thirty hours spent to decorate it The I.eo Club's float, a rainbow with a fountain, took second place. The Ke Club took third. As balloons rose. Sue Noyes celebrated her victory as 1980 Homecoming Queen. She was chosen from five senior finalists, which included Angela llovan. Kenda Schick. Ciretchen Steffy. and Laurie Shoemaker Sue was crowned by 1979 Queen Patti Overton. Six decorated sports cars were driven by Jerry Russo. Torn Beam. Mike Hirsh. Jim Strecansky, Mike Kaiser and Matt o Mulqueen. The parade included finalists and their escorts. Mike Sorrentino, Perry Black, Joe Paul. Fred Duld. John I well, and Vince Fugazotto. Everyone waited for the big game of the year W hat really made Homecoming a memorable event was the motivation of Student Council. Band, and cheerleaders. Mrs Barbara Trevaskis. Student Council sponsor, described the smoothly run event as. Super In preparing for the parade. Student Council obtained the cars Members conducted signups for drivers, escorts, directed the voting for elections, and made arrangements for the victory dance. Junior Donna McMichael. the Band's featured twirler, entertained the crowd of 1,515 spectators, using two flaming batons. Their performances had extra enthusiasm. Sophomore band member Donna Banner added. Fveryone was waiting for this, the biggest game of the year. We were really psyched. It made you want to show your best' F.ven a disappointing loss to Northampton failed to dampen the spirits of fans. The attendants of 00 Trojans made it one of the year s most successful Adding the finishing touches to .1 colorful sign for Homecoming. Terry Black, an escort, dresses up a car lor the court parade Students worked extra hard this year preparing for Homecoming I9 H Queen Patti Overton crowns rhe new Homecoming Queen. Sue Noyes, during the halftime ceremony As rhe band played rhe Alma Mater, rhe queen rejoined the line of 1 ars ami floats

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Arrivals ad j ust to e astern pace Y’all might have noticed a change of accents in the halls. The western and southern influence is no longer just a movie and fashion trend to read about. The new style has invaded PHS. Texas holds the record for students transferring to Parkland with five. Also fifteen new students moved from other southern and western states by the end of January. Many of the new students noticed a relative lack of freedom here. Amy Benowitz feels that PHS is a prison!” In New York schools Andrea Case attended, students could walk around within certain boundaries and go outside in the summer. PHS is definitely tougher. Classes are very academically demanding. The school needs more spirit. It makes it a lot easier to come to school if you like it,” said Kim Storey, a sophomore from Texas. Many of the students said that pep rallies at their former schools were more frequent and more lively. Three exchange students also became members of the student body. Nobuyki To get somewhere, you have to use a car enjoyed not having to attend school on Saturdays. Lisbeth Stegman, from Denmark, had t adjust to the size of the United States. You have to use a car everyday if you want to go somewhere. My island is so small that you just walk or take your bike.” New teachers also commented about Parkland. Miss Brenda Gilio, who taugh previously in Bethlehem, felt that the kids here are more conscientious and grade conscious. She prefers PHS because, The enthusiasm of the sophomore class is great.” Everyone agreed, however, that the educational system here is superior to previous ones. A1 Van Gordon said, Baba, a Japanese native, was surprised at how much American students like school compared to Japanese students. He Wrestling Coach, Mr. John Toggas, waits with Freshman Jim Best before sending him out to the mats. Mr. Toggas and Mr. Scott Levan joined the PHS faculty as health teachers. Dressed for Florida’s tropical climate. Senior A1 Van Gordon challenges Pennsylvania's harsh winter weather to a duel of will power. A1 lost. 16-Student life