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

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Activity = sparks clubs Increased activity and serious fundraising sparked new life in PHS clubs this year. Members showed their spirit by working harder to plan trips, sell candy, and sponsor activities. Fun Nite, Homecoming, student exchanges between schools, and the installation of two new water coolers were just the beginning. Thirteen mile hikes that take seven hours aren’t very unusual for the Natural History Club. They are constantly planning months in advance. Recently two hikes completed were: the Appalachian Mountains from Route 309 to Eckville. The other was from Eckville to Route 61. They also went on a cross country ski trip at Apple Valley. The purpose of the newly formed Parkland Athletic Club is to buy rehabilitation and weight training equipment for our school. Their program includes all students, not just those who are athletically skilled. They plan to buy an Orthotron, which builds muscles in arms and legs, and a neck exerciser. The cost was well over $4,000. Providing service for the teachers is a job for the Business Service Club. In addition to typing tests, worksheets, and letters for the teachers, they also fold the tax returns for the Tax Office, and alphabetize the student cards for Dr. Training. Business Service really isn't a club because they get a credit for the course, commented Mrs. Karen Duh, advisor. German Club gave students the chance to widen their knowledge of Germany. They recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to tour the sites. They also visited a German Restaurant where many German foods were purchased. Sophomore Boh Potashnick, a member of the indispensable A.V. crew, sets up a projector for a skiing slide show. It was shown to the junior class during an assembly. Other clubs 29

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Even though she is not a member of the Business Service club, Kathy Nicolin lends a helping hand. Running off dittos of the morning announcements and the absentee sheets are just a few things they help with. As bookkeeper. Senior Mike Walser counts the profits after the student store closes. Downstairs it will be recounted and recorded. The money is used to pay for supplies and also put into the club accounts. Senior Rita Zodel, a member of the Business Service Club, types a test for a teacher. Students in this full credit course also type worksheets, dittos, and alphabetize driver training cards. 28-Student life

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Romance and dim lights set mood The mood was set, the lights were dimmed, and the room was lined with Christmas trees. It set the romantic atmosphere for the annual Christmas dance held on December 20, 1980. The four man band played a few slow songs, but mostly fast beat rock. They started to play at 8:00 p.m. when the couples began to arrive. At first the dance progressed slowly, but the tempo picked up when energetic couples began to dance. Two halfhour breaks also gave the couples a chance to sit down, chat with friends, and settle down before the fast-paced music started up again. During the breaks, there was a punch bowl situated in back of the cafeteria. Also there was a variety of cheese and crackers served. Towards the end of the night came the time to pick the Christmas queen. Martha Brocious was finally chosen. She said, I was really surprised to be chosen queen! Escorting her was John Boettger. Her court included Carol Frack, Sue Noyes, Laurie Shoemaker, and Vicky Vassallo. Their escorts were Craig The tempo picked up as couples began to dance. Krisher, Scott Shimandle, Vince Fugazzotto, and Wayne Kerstetter. The dance, which has become an annual tradition at Parkland, was sponsored and planned by the senior class. 30 - Student life