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

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— IV -.....— ------------------ J J njoying chilly celebration Senior Kim Miller tries to keep warm by drinking a cup of hot chocolate during the Homecoming game which, as usual, seemed to be on the coldest night of the year. 1983 Homecoming Queen Chris Goida crowns Shelly Farrell as 1984 Homecoming Queen during halftime. Craig Sidlek. Shelly's escort, stands beside her. 10 Student Life

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What a year! We’re living it to the limit, and e’ve got styl We deserve a closer look. Whatever we do, we do it in style, whether it’s cheering on the Trojans at a game or going to our traditional hangout, McDonalds. But we’ve broken some old traditions like the preppy style. Fluorescent sweatshirts, rubber bracelets, and unusual hair styles with tails invaded the halls of PHS this year, as students followed the trends set by rock stars such as Cyndi Lauper. Some students attended her concert in November like senior Lori Mahler. She said, “Her style of dress is extremely wild and the same goes for most of the people who attended her concert.” Although some grumbled about these changes, we knew change was the price to pay to stay on top. Enjoying his her lunch immensely, this creature appeared in the cafeteria on Halloween Day. Punk Day gave students the chance to go wild. Senior Jim Fortney shows off his unique New Wave style.

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As temperature drops, Homecoming spirit rises fy ieefyLn(f, The cold, windy greetings of winter always seem to fall on Homecoming. This year was no different. Despite the chilling night air, students and graduates dressed in layers and drinking hot chocolate, packed the stands. The Trojans fought their way to a disappointing tie with Northampton. Homecoming topped off Spirit Week and the bonfire. Even though attendance was low, the students who attended had a great time. Senior Tracy Amey commented, “At the bonfire I was really spirited because everyone around me showed school spirit too.” But what would Homecoming be without a queen? At halftime Shelly Farrell was crowned 1985 Homecoming Queen by 1984 Queen Chris Goida. The court included Brooks Campbell, Carolann Oswald, Kelly King, and Shawn Homecoming queen Shelly Farrell, takes a moment to pose with King Jamie Wasson, on the throne. McDonough. Scott Bartman, Chip Hanna, Craig Sidlek, and Trevor Smoll. Jamie Wasson was chosen king at the dance which followed the game. Senior Sherri Straley commented, “I thought Homecoming was very exciting. It made me realize that there’s not much time left to my senior year.” Student Council began the planning and the organizing near the beginning of the school year. Committees decorated the cars, organized the ballots and did just about everything else to make the event run smoothly. PAC brought some color into the night by launching hundreds of balloons at halftime. Sponsors paid $1.00 for a balloon in hopes of having theirs go the furthest, thus winning a $25.00 prize. PAC also won first place in the Homecoming banner contest. The 1984 Homecoming court included Scott Bartman, Brooks Campbell, Chip Hanna. Kelly King. 1983 king and queen, Carl Jones and Chris Goida. Craig Sidlek, Shelly Farrell, Trevor Smoll. Shawn Mcr onough. Jim Baker, and Carol Ann Oswald. 11 Homecoming