Smoky Hill High School - Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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Clzaracferioficaf y 6oforaolo Colorado's past heritage and its continuing beauty gave it a unique character unmatched in the 50 states. First settled for mining purposes, the state was dotted with mining ghost towns adding to the intrigue of Colorado. The mountains rising majestically above the plains runs through the heart of Colorado, and give the state's populace year around enjoyment. ln the spring and summer, tourists flock to the peaks for picnicking, hunting, fishing, backpacking, and enjoying the great outdoors. In the fall, Coloradoans return to the mountains to witness the beauty of the Aspen trees changing colors. Finally, winter arrives covering the mountains in a beautiful white blanket of snow. This spurs on native Coloradoans and innumerable tourists to hit the slopes and enjoy skiing unmatched in America. Colorado truly has a character not found anywhere else in the world. Colorado is noted for its magestic snow caped peaks as seen in this picture. CoIorado's- nature is as prestigious as ever. 6 Prologue

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part' of if Smoky Hill continued to grow in size and build in character alongside Colorado. The 8.3 million dollar addition to the building brought many changes to the atmosphere of the school. The building was divided into academic and activity areas 4 which was a different idea that took getting used to because of the familiarity of the former system which had the commons in the middle of the four academic areas. The new dining hall was a positive addition to the school giving an area for the students to gather together during the school day, and a new area for the extra-curricular activities like dances and service projects. The new addition also had a positive affect on the Characteristics of Smoky Hill. Students began to take more pride in their building and in being called Buffalos. Enthusiasm ran high throughout the year in supporting school functions as students became aware of the fact that within the growing state and community, Smoky Hill was part of it all, and that we were Building Character. Lynn Ward and Allison Freda show their school spirit the day of a game. Smoky Hill has come a long way since it started in the Melvin School House. Football fans, Doug Baloun, Fred Farris, Kevin Patterson, Greg Fraikor, Dave Sward, Rob Haynes, Jeff Cole, and Pat Patten watch Smoky Hill beat Fairview. 8 Prologue