Uintah High School - Uintahn Yearbook (Vernal, UT)

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DANCES IS EXPENSE A PROBLEM? Hey are you going to the dance tonight? Are you kidding, I can't afford it. Inflation hit the school in many ways and formal dances became less attended as the cost of such activities became more ex- pensive. Students found alternative things to do that cost less. Going to the show. dragging main, watching T.V. and eating were some of the ways kids escaped the expense of formal dances. Dances held after wrest- ling matches or basketball and football games were more attended. These dances didn't cost much to go to and the good part was you didn't have to bring a date, take them to eat, or pay for flowers or pictures. When students were asked their feelings about dances there were many different responses. Several of them are listed below. If you make them fun, they are fun. They're great when you're with someone you like, but otherwise ... I don't care. Boring. 'Too expensive. 'They need to be built up more, so more people will want to come. With mixed feelings about dances and whether or not expense is an issue, dances go on, excitement for them builds and students are heard asking, Are you going to Sweetheart Ball? Jeff Drollinger, Melanie Anderson. King Jerry Allred, Queen Lori Hanchett, Diane Wood, and Pat Jenkins reign as Sweetheart Ball Royalty Keith Larson and Cali Oscarson eat at the Veterinary Clinic for Sadie Hawkins. Most Preferred are Matt Horrocks, Darrin Caldwell, Greg Clark, Mike John- son, Jeff Drollinger. 24 Dances For Authentic Jewelry and Art — UTE INDIAN TRADING POST

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ENERGY EXPLOSION BRINGS CHANGE TO THE BASIN With each year. Vernal is growing more and more. Population in the Uintah County is predicted to reach 25,000 by 1983. This is based on work force requirements for four oil shale projects, a power plant, and a water storage project. With all the new growth in Vernal, the population and oil boom brought some advantages for students. There were many new job opportunities with the opening of several new businesses. It also brought new recreational activities along with new places to eat or just spend time. The Smith's Food King brought several high school students jobs. And with the opening of McDonalds it brought jobs along with a new place to spend lunch breaks. 1 like eating there because they are fast and not too expensive, said Ninoska Thomas. Some would think students would get tired of the same food again and again. But high school students kept Mc- Donalds in business all year long. Jimmy Baker, along with many other students, spend much of their time at the long awaited fast food joint, McDonald s. KVEL 920, Makes Vernal someplace special. Oil Boom 23

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Pennie Murray, Janet Kent and Ruth Williams reign as Harvest Ball Royalty Terry Gale and Marrianne Kay enjoy dinner at a gas station before going to Sadie Hawkins. MONTGOMERY WARDS — Shopping made convenient 789-1371 Dances