Sun Valley High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Aston, PA)

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SOPHOMORE YEAR A New Beginning Thinking back on our sophomore year, we should smile and giggle; for there are several engravings on our minds and souls. Our first day at Sun Valley was filled with nerves and instabilities; nevertheless, the excitement shone through. A new place, new friends to make, and new activities to involve ourselves in. all created an irresis- table pride of actually attending high school! This year left not only our child- hood years behind, but simultaneously started a new decade, a new' start, and a new life-style. Karly in the year, most set goals, whether they be for exceptional grades or outstanding athletic perfor- mances. This year was unique as our prin- cipal, Mr. Charles Fitzgerald left, and Dr. A. Robert Cenname assumed his position. This transition promoted and shaped the year, from the bonfire warming our hearts the night proceeding the Thanksgiving Day football game, through our Soph Hop. The band captured the Atlantic Coast Championship in Group II. starting their wave of future success. The wrestling team also earned a championship as the Del Val Champions in 1980. Conforming to the Sun Valley example, the IS A Hockey Team threw the nation into a frenzy, stealing the gold from a stunned USSR team. Economi- cally. the price of gold started its journey toward exorbitancy. Statewide, gas became scarce, resulting in rationing and lines ex- ceeding credibility. In all his splendor. Pope John Paul II visited the “City of Brotherly Love.” But this joy faded as the l .S. Embassy fell to fanatical Iranian stu- dents who terrorized the nation exceeding a year. In Hollywood, there were raised eyebrows as the production of highly charged films such as The Deer Hunter stunned many organizations. Sci-Fi swept the moviegoers of the country with the continued success of Star liars. These highlights of our sophomore year supplied the stimulus to improve with each semes- ter and relish every moment. It truly was a new beginning!

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One Step Closer Finding ourselves at the crux of our high school days, we felt part of the action. Si- multaneously. we were constantly remind- ed that we must plan for the future, al- though it seemed so far away. This re- quired visiting college representatives in the career center, choosing an occupation, and taking the SAT’s. Yet another obstacle to happiness remained—driver’s ed. How- ever tedious were those forty-five minute sessions, they supported us as we bid for a license. The success of our prom resulted from hours of rigorous, yet enjoyable, work. The days early hours found the com- mittee still decorating diligently. The foot- ball team discovered success as well by capturing the Del Val AAA Champ- ionship. The band enjoyed an At- lantic Coast Championship in Group III, continuing their trail of triumph. Philadel- phia became the “City of Champions” as the Phillies threw the city into baseball hysteria with their World Series Victory. The Eagles soared high in 1980, rewarding their loyal fans with a trip to New Orleans and Super Bowl XV. During Mr. Reagan’s inaugural festivities, President Carter suc- ceeded in compromising with the Iranian captors. This affected most American citi- zens. accounting for a unity foreign to America since the pre-Vietnam era. Wak- ing from dormancy Mt. St. Helens erupted, drawing geologists from across the country to the foot of this natural wonder. Howev- er, weighting America’s excitement, the tragedy of a New York City murder over- came the world’s emotions. Former Beatle and peace activist John Lennon suffered fatal gunshot wounds, resulting in univer- sal grief and turmoil. Obsessions, such as horror films, the Rubik’s Cube, General Hospital, soccer, and Cable TV entertained us throughout the school year. But none was so great as to overshadow Dallas. “Who shot J. R.?”, entangled the thoughts of over ten million Americans, shattering all previous television rating records. Stu- dents sought consolation following the dis- bandment of Led Zeppelin; plus the real- ization that they were overwrought with senioritis, and not yet seniors! Our junior year fulfilled and prepared us in a manner deserving commendation. We gained ex- perience and grew, bringing us one step closer. 10