Uintah High School - Uintahn Yearbook (Vernal, UT)

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1. Hundreds of students participate in the games and competitions of the gala birthday party. 2. Mr. Summers and Mr. Orton helped prepare a hearty breakfast for the students, faculty, and members of their families. 3. It takes a lot of hot air to blow out fifty candles as Patty Phillips and Gary McClellan found out at the birthday party 4. Terri Haight. Linda Hart Barbara Stringham and |udy Kurtz put finishing touches on the three hundred pound birthday cake baked by Drill Team and Pep Club. homecoming 13

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tes celebrate 50th anniversary in week of activities. Homecoming became a gala birthday celebration for the golden anniversary of U.H.S. A weeklong schedule jammed with old and new activities was a highlight of the year. Student council received much praise for their efforts to create a week for Memories of U The week ended with an alumni assembly honoring past queens, studentbody presidents, and former talent. 1. Seniors won float competition through last minute efforts of valiant class members. 2. The German Club entry displayed creative approach to anniversary theme 3. Many students joined In with cheerleaders in chanting cheers at annual bonfire rally. 3 12 homecoming

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iggest Homecoming ever creates Memories of U . Mud bowl competition was added to this year's celebration. The game which was played in a mud soaked field ended in controversial.tie with each filthy team claiming victory. Girls prepared in cold morning practices for their powder puff grudge match which saw the Seniors win 18-6. Float building, assembly practice, selling mums, baking cakes, and building bonfire rounded a successful and sleepless week. 1. Fighting, tripping, and pushing their way to the finish line for title of Mud Bowl queen were Benna Bridges. Barbara Stringham. Diane Carter, and Betsi McFarland 2. Terel Merk ley recovers from hard work of whitewashing the U . 3. Seniors stole a last minute victory from the enthusiastic juniors in the highly amusing powder puff competition. 14 homecoming