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

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JUNIOR YEAR Our sophomore year behind us and one year closer to being a senior, we came back to the Valley to start our junior year. We now knew where rooms 103 and 105 were located and took great delight in giving the sophomores wrong directions. But although we roamed the halls with some authority and pride, the seniors still ruled the school. Regardless of constant warnings from teachers, a large portion of the junior class seemed to catch the dread- ed disease senioritis”. Our junior year also brought us rea- sons to be proud of our school. Sun Valley's football and soccer teams were both co-champions. However, Sun Val- ley really showed spirit by dominating the audience of Van Halen’s ‘1984’ tour concerts at the Spectrum. Much to the distress of head-bangers everywhere, Michael Jackson also made a large im- pact with the “Thriller” album, which was overplayed to the point of exhaus- tion at the two volleyball marathons held at Sun Valley. And who could ever forget the seniors and their gift to the school? I don’t think the tree made it, but a new tradition of graduating on the football field was given the O.K. of the schoolboard. Life as a junior was not all fun and games, though. We took PSAT’s, SAT’s, and ACT’s until we had the DT’s anytime the word test was mentioned. All of this was to prepare us for our senior year, college, and whatever else lay waiting for us in the jungle of life. 8

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SENIOR YEAR As we look back on our high school years at Sun Valley, we will always re- member our Senior Year. The events of the past three years have brought both challenges and opportunities to the Class of 85. Our high school career has played an important part in direct- ing us to our proper places in society. But the long days of class, the nights of homework and study were not the only things that helped us to become knowl- edgeable, well-rounded, and mature adults. There were a number of activi- ties where we could make good friends and have many memorable moments. This year was an especially busy one—not only academically, but social- ly. We were always doing something; taking achievement tests and SAT’s, ap- plying to colleges, and trying for schol- arships to help finance our college edu- cation. The band worked hard and was determined to show Group IV that we were the best. The variety show, LET’S GO CRAZY, was held in the fall; but all the hard work and long nights of prac- tice paid off for that one moment of applause and appreciation when the show was over. The musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, was staged and once again showed the talent of the Class of 85.” Our class trip to Orlando, Florida, and Disney World was one to remem- ber. As the school year came to a close, the Senior Prom and the Senior Banquet appeared as our last chances to have a lot of fun and end the year with a bang. Finally the big day was upon us; gradu- ation - the grand finale. As we take our final walk through the halls of Sun Valley, we must express our gratefulness to all the teachers and administrators for their effort in helping us to attain high standards. Our accom- plishments during these past three years make us confident that the chal- lenges of the years to come will be met and conquered. But even as we leave Sun Valley, we can always look back and remember the happy times, and the friendships we have made. No, it is not over—this is only the beginning. We will take one step at a time and meet each goal with our full potential. Sun Valley is our Alma Mater and we are Sun Valley’s pride. 10