Smoky Hill High School - Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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Coforad 0 ,A rowing ,J One of the nation's fastest growing states Colorado continued to develop all parts of the state. Downtown Denver continued its fast-paced ' growth making it an important cultural center of the West. Plans were in the works for a Convention Center which would further the prosperity of the city. The just-completed Tabor Center added to the prominence of the fast growing retail market and plans were also in the offing for a Denver Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue. Outside the city, Keystone Resort opened its new North Peak adding another exciting ski mountain to- Colorado's thriving tourist industry. ' Closer fto Smoky Hill, Aurora, the nation's second fastest growing city, continued its development towards. industrial and commercial maturity. lt also presented a plan to annex large quantities of land which would make it larger than the city of Denver with the potential of becoming the west's first twin cities. Suburbs around the metro area also continued to thrive as new home developments popped up all around the state and especially around the centers of commerce. The state continued its ,development into an important cultural, industrial and intellectual center. The Tabor Center shines at its opening in October. Colorado's Capitol is still the center of political activity. The growing sky line of Denver shines in the early afternoon Copposite page, photo courtesy of Landis Aerial Photo.J 4 Prologue

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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