Riverside Polytechnic High School - Koala Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Winning Is The The Spirit Week, sponsored by the Pep Squad, was held during the week ot March 12-16. Monday was pajama day and events included blindfold contest and bottle drinking. Tuesday was twin day and events included a 3-legged race and a yogurt toss. Wednesday was surfer day and events included a skateboard contest and an egg toss. Thursday was crazy hat day and there was a pie eating contest and kiss-a-pig. Friday was 50 ' s day and there was a dance that evening. The Sophomores won with 58 points, the Freshmen followed with 52, Juniors had 47, and the Seniors pulled through with 31. The Pep Squad models next years uniforms as they conduct lunch time activities. [■. ' ' [ n 20 Jeff Frencn. Robby Albrecht. Kevin Boling, and Rod Muller quickly fumble with their cards as a girl in a skimpy bikini goes by. Gordy Pulsifer receives a standing ovation as he roles down the aisle on surfer day. Mr. Cummings proves that even teachers get involved in Spirit Week Alyssa Charkow yells at Sue Richardson for getting her colors mixed up. while Michele Miller and Patty Robinson look away in disgust.

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strikes Again Amy: (Cont.) I ' ll pay for everything and even drive. Its on February 24 at 9:00. Joe: (Ttiinking, she sure talks fast) What do I have to wear? Where could we eat? Amy: The dance is semi-formal, which means suits, but you don ' t have to wear a tie if you don ' t want. We can eat wherever you like. Joe: Well, it sounds pretty good. I don ' t dance very well, is that OK? Amy: Sure, that ' s fine! Well I gotta go. Bye! Joe: See you tomorrow. Bye! (Thinking, boy am I excited! The night of the ball: (The theme: There Comes a Time ) The time came and they had a ball! fc Mrs. Betty James, biology teacher, aids with the refreshments and Debbie King and Jeff Myers take advantage of this help Randy Ingram discos in Spanish style with his boutonniere in his mouth instead of on his lapel A balcony view of some of the 200 couples present at the ball who danced to the band So|Ourn Jim Lord eyes the camera while his date Kris Ochocki has eyes only for Jim. I J,,,, lina Braggs move to a more romantic 3t i,.mcing under the stars L ..,,,. ,,. r.lfs Barbara Clarence, and Jennrfer Holzricmer listen intently as the policeman tells of ttie best places to lind missing couples Brian lularchando tries to pursuade Frances INewman to dance some more but stie refuses because sties tired and tier teel tiurl lulrs Patricia Snelgrove grimaces as slie sits ttirougli ttiree hours of blaring music The 2nd annual Sadie Hawkins Mid-Winter Ball came off as a smashing success. The decoration committee decked the area with fresh daisies, which was organized by Laura Rines and her assistant Jeff Miller with the constant support of Laura ' s mother. Mary Rines. The refreshments were provided by the Girls ' League. Thanks also were do to the 33 volunteer chaperones.

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Name Of The Game + David Pooley and Finn Comer prove that height IS a big advantage at the net Bob Bushman and Bob Ritzau are always near to make sure things go smoothly. IBtltCijfiJ i Poly began an Intramural program this year. The idea came from Bob Ritzau and Bob Bushman, and they ran all the events. The freethrow tournament was won by Walt Linaweaver. Backgammon was won by David Eckmann in the advanced and Jeff Meachem in the novice division. Volleyball advanced division was won by Bob Bushman and Coach Almquist and David Pooley and Finn Comer took the novice division. Danny Metsch won the frisbee golf tournament. Events held during 4th quarter included: water polo, baseball, chess, tennis, ping- pong, and frisbee. Eric Edwards drops another basket on his way to the finals. i Susan Bobach and Brenda Benter begin play on the frisbee golf course - Jeff French throws his frisbee into • ' Dells Well while Jay Gaskins looks for his. 21