Rubidoux High School - Eyry Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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lard, a freshman. Another type of music, not as well known as some others, was New Music. New Music was a mix between New Wave and Punk. Gabby S mith, a sopho- more, liked it for these reasons. I like punk and Bat Cave, be- cause they ' re different from ev- erything else. They ' re not com- mercial and not everyone knows about them. Some students preferred the radio and were dedicated to their favorite stations. The sta- tions varied from KLOS to KKHR and KROQ. KLOS and KMET played Heavy Metal tunes from such groups as Mot- ley Crue and Ratt. After performing Ratt lead singer Steven Pearcy accepts the applause from the audience. Trendsetter Madonna performed her lirst world tour and participated in the Famine Reliel fundraiser Live Aid. Tears for Fears members reached the top 40 charts with selections from their album Songs From The Big Chair. Howard Jones ' lirst album, Human ' s Lib, which contained the hit What is Love? , was released alter his Dream Into Action album became so popu- lar. Paul Young also lent new blood to the American pop scene with an artis- tic display ol diversity. Bruce Springsteen ' s Born in the USA produced eight top ten singles and his 1 985 American tour drew mil- lions ol devoted lans to stadiums across the nation. Combining their talent, superstars Tina Turner and Mick Jagger stun the Live Aid audience in Philadelphia with an electrifying periormance. After leaving superstar heavy metal group Van Halen, David Lee Roth proved his capacity lor success as a solo artist by turning out hit remakes such as California Girls. Phil Collins astounded audiences by appearing at both the American and British Live Aid concerts during the very same day. With such top 4 hits as Smooth Operator and Your Love is King , Sade relreshed the music scene with hypnotic romantic music. The wonder trio A-HA Irom Norway dominated American pop charts with Take on Me and its lollow up The Sun Always Shines on TV. BOSS Turner Jogger

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£ ' - X) 1 ' ' , 0T v % ■ The cheering fans hushed as Howard Jones stepped onto the dark stage in San Diego. His first words were drowned out by a second round of ap- plause. In a shy voice, he asked the crowd to be guiet and an- nounced his welcome. While Jones and others in- cluding A-HA, Tears for Fears, Paul Young, and Madonna re- presented New Wave music, Punk and Heavy Metal were popular types of music stu- dents listened to at various con- certs throughout Southern California. Whether it was dur- ing a class period, or in the comfort of home, students were humming familiar tunes. Heavy Metal music, a mix- ture of loud tunes and often re- bellious lyrics was popular with some students. Iron Maiden, Van Halen and the Scorpions were some of the Heavy Metal groups students enjoyed listen- ing to. Heavy Metal is good to listen to. It ' s interesting and fun. admitted Melvina Hil-

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Fantastic Fesf Whether it was cotton can- dy, pizza, croisants, chili, na- chos, or hot dogs you desired, you could have found them all at the first annual Oktoberfest, held from October 2nd to the 4th. This gathering was held for the purpose of raising money for the different clubs and or- ganizations that participated. Some of these were the French club, AFS, Tennis Team, Ger- man club, and the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes. The idea was founded by the 1984-85 and 1985-86 ASB Secretariats at their annual spring retreat. According to Mrs. Annmarie Weaver, ASB advisor, Oktoberfest was suc- cessful for each club. It was re- quested by teachers, as well as the clubs that participated, that we hold the event next fall also. The Oktoberfest went off quite well. Chad Nutter, a sophomore, agreed. I think it was great. I ' m glad it will be continued next year. Many students enjoyed Ok- toberfest, and got involved. I liked Oktoberfest a lot, be- cause it was a good way for people to get involved, and yet still make money. I only wish it was more than once a year. said Nancy Souza.a freshman. Joking with Roxanne lurgensen, Joey Goree persuades her to join in the Oktoberfest activities. Goree served as ASB Chief Justice and was one ol the important organizer ' s of the three-day event. Hand feeding Chairman of Pep, Chuck Petersen, Colleen McGrath maneuvers a piece of cotton candy into his mouth. Petersen urged students to join in the fun during the Oktoberfest festivities. During the last day of the first Oktoberfest, Tina Knight and Yvonne Hill dance music played by RHS student and disc jockey Tito Saldana. Knight, a senior, ii Hill, a junior, were both members of the Varsity Volleyball team. 26 Oktoberfest