Sandia View High School - Sandian Yearbook (Corrales, NM)

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,asf i CF' AP Hdidays atching the balloons fill with hot air and take shape are Robert illiams and Ingrid Clare. . . . During l6'allcw14 Qiesfa What can you think of that would be exciting enough to crawl out of a nice warm bed on a Sunday morning while it is yet dark and board the SVA bus? Approximately fifty students and staff were willing to forego comfort to attend the thirteenth annual Balloon Festival held each year during the second week of October. In the early dark just before dawn, even the drowsy passengers managed to open their eyes to see three hot air balloons lighting up like torches as they turned on their gas burners. As we arrived at the launching grounds thousands of people were milling around, while more than 450 balloon crews layed out their balloons and prepared them for launch. Just at sunrise the mass ascension filled the air with spectacular colors. Thousands of cameras clicked while enthusiasts each tried to get pictures of their favorite balloon. After the excitement was over, thoughts of breakfast and food prompted a mad dash back to the bus. which was held up briefly as a couple of stragglers paused to buy some last-minute souvenirs. Left: Being part of the hustle and bustle and watching all the preparations is almost as exciting as the ascension, Mr. and Mrs. Knecht and Pam McKee were freezing, but having an enjoyable time. Deep blue skies and lots of sunshine make for a beautiful day for ballooning. 9

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Klasses keunife .... WELCOME BACK ALUMNI was displayed from a 3Ofoot banner draped across the front of the Ad Building for Alumni weekend on October I2 and I3. There were lots of hugs. squeals and non-stop talking as old friends met again. Registration and vespers began the activities on Friday evening in the church. Leslie Aragon from the class of I966 had the vesper message. Elder Rex Bell had the message on Sabbath morning with Jerry Ruybalid and Mollie Evans giving the Roll Call for the honor classes of l944, l954, I964, I974, and l984. The class of I954 was almost entirely united to share lots of old memories. The renewing of friendships was continued in the cafeteria after lunch where everyone gathered for the noon meal. The alumni business meeting was held after sundown Saturday night followed by the traditional basketball game between the alumni and the academy. Excitement ran high as the score went back and forth and the academy students screamed and yelled to cheer their guys on. It was an exciting game, but the alumni proved they were still in shape with a final score of SI to 45 in their favor Right: A tense moment during the basketball game when the academy shoots to try and even up the score. Below: The class of I984 returned for Alumni Weekend. Dianna Forshee. Bobby Tunnell. Terri McReynoIds, Keythan Park, Leticia Torres, Robert Vargas, Becky Gonzales, and Oscar Alvarado were part of this class that were brave enough to go up in front. -ww-wffwff m ...WMWW ,,f.,,. W. WW Above: Old friends from the class of I954 enjoyed catching up on what has been happening in their lives in the past thirty years. Among those returning were Mr. Greenhill. class sponsor. and Jerry Ruybulid. class president, 8 . Abovet If cheering could have made the difference, the academy would have won. Pat Hendricks, Victor Licon. Lisa Christopherson, Valerie Valdez. Noemi Lizarraga, Ingrid Clare, and Dawn Vigil even used their legs and part of the stage for noise makers.

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juniors 8ii1crge Vic orizfus Af gllff Picnic Right: Some people are just shy in front of a camera. Stephanie Vargas and Mary Rudis- aile are always ready to support the senior class. Below: Concentrating hard on how far he needs to hit the ball, Leslie Nicholas placed second for the juniors in the golf drive event. Below right: The sophomore girls didn't lose the three-legged race because they didn't try. Getting ready to start are Linda Wilson and Michelle Reaves. Wendy Anderson and Corrine Litsue, and Amy Ruble and Barbara Dickey. Right: One of the trickiest events is the bar- rel roll. Fil Baeza placed third for his fresh- man class. Far right: The test of strength between the classes is always an on-going thing, David Hernandez is helping pull his sophomore class to a second place win.