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

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Not just faces in the crowd, students express their personalities at the Emmaus game. John Leindccker, John Pany, Steve Link, and Randy Ruch, accompanied by Eric Hansen and Tim McFarland, show their spirit. Custodian Ernie Handwerk brightens the hall near the biology rooms. This was a part of the major effort not only to add color to the school, but to renew school spirit. You’ve got it; flaunt it! 4-Opening commented, during the three years that I’ve been assistant principal, I've seen a definite improvement in student behavior. Sure, kids aren't perfect, but I see fewer serious problems. Teachers responded and relaxed a little bit more. Then the grade controversy hit PHS and nearly knocked both students and teachers off their feet. But spirit never fell, it only stumbled a little. The teachers struggled and maintained their humor. Senior Sara Weidner said, The teachers should be respected for the professional attitude they maintained when they were being questioned.” The style was created; things would never be the same. Someone had dressed up Parkland High! Just when we began recovering from all the excitement, there was another pep rally. The response was similiar, the behavior comparable, and all this spirit stuff was becoming a habit. Parkland people began creating a style. Spirit boosters appeared on athletes' lockers as huge painted signs decorated the halls. Various organizations wore their uniforms of t- shirts on the day of a big event. For so many, the inspiration was back. And the students responded. They dressed up their attitudes. The result was an increase in class rvor z-.- jon and a decrease in n halls. Mr. John Gross

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 Ir wasn't only shiny waxed floors and the freshly scrubbed desks which made the school seem new- again after a drv. hot summer. Ryes widened and mouths opened as everyone noticed that the once-gray walls now displayed flashy, bright colors. Senior Bob Sotak exclaimed. I was so Then in November everyone began talking about a combined Pep Rally and Color Day. the first in years Despite the shock, the majority of us dusted off the reds and grays The bleachers shook and the halls echoed with voices as screaming, red clad Trojans boasted of renewed school shocked that I laughed. Bur then I really liked it. It brightened up Parkland High1 A variety of color-coordinated graphic stripes zig-zags, anil circles neatly led each of the students from one classroom to the next. spirit Beth Kressley. a sophomore, said The pep rallies and color day helped to improve the overall morale and spirit. They united the student body into one group Dressed up in spirited attire, including the cheerleader s new uniforms, we revived the old sty les and created some of our own I he mood was set. j and some of the color remained The diMnti logo provides an appropriate setting lor the sal of personalized Minor tlass mugs Seniors lert Seip and Nut Belief ukt Mike StTrentr- • ••r.ier tor the . I.«ss s turutraist r |u rvuiH gets involved m iht spirit o| Hornet oming I In silk and rifle squads then during the game against Northampton Alumna Brenda Matthews trams a futurt Trojan tan 3

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 I just did it to be different,” said Sophomore Jenny Makosky. Her dashing style wowed” the crowd at the Homecoming victory dance. Enjoying the popularity, she gives her admirers a casual smile. Thrilled with her victory. Homecoming Queen Sue Noyes receives a bouquet of roses and pair of kisses from escort Terry Black and former queen Pat Overton. The Geek’s Sheiks display original sportswear and aggressive play as Mark French and Dave Whitley team up for a return. John Casciano backs up the play during the NHS Volleyball Marathon. 5