Uintah High School - Uintahn Yearbook (Vernal, UT)

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During the Alumni assembly teachers Ed Johnson and Kriss Wilson put on a skit to get students spints going ’njoy 10 Homecoming 1 et our flowers brighten am special occasion—The Petal Shun Fill Studentbody c Lstudent council had all the Homecoming events planned This tragically changed when five students were hurt, and one killed in a wreck coming back from a game During the week, students’ emotions were painful ly mixed. From funeral services and hospital calls, to pep rallies and queens contests. New activities were introduced such as classroom decoration contests and shopping cart races. These helped bring students' spirits back up again The traditional mudbowl on Thursday met up to its expectations, as the senior girls and boys were vic- torious. That night, the bonfire was held behind the school, almost in the mudbowl field. The big game with Carbon was equally emotional The Utes trailed the Dinos by six at the half During halftime, the queen. Tonya Pope. Meri York, and Charm Haws, were driven in on cars The best floats were presented with the halftime enter- tainment V1CA won the Best Club float, while the Senior class had Best-All- Around Then the team came back in the second half and rallied to tie the game at 14-14, and go into overtime. But the Utes failed to score, losing 14-20. “It was a real heartbreaker to lose such a close game.” said senior quarterback Gordon Limb. Justin Jaussi Seniors Brenda Jackson and Tncia Rose in the 3rd quarter the tie's put it on the line celebrated a victorious win with a mud bath to score an extra point and lead over Carbon

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Comm 50’s Theme Carries Homecoming Week PjQjpdle skirts! Local merchants experienced a shortage, as girls hough! all the available felt fabric they could find. At Homecoming dance nothing was formal—the dress includ- ed anything except suits and formal dresses. Students scrounged through parents' closets trying to find fifty’s styles Rolled up ieans. leather jackets, sweaters, and poodle skirts became the in thing. Informal dress brought on a relax- ed environment for those in attendence. When asked what made the dance dif- ferent, Cindy Haslem replied. ‘lt was fun to dress fifty’s. Students seemed more relaxed and enjoyed the variety of dancing The music ranged from modern pop to old fifty tunes. Alumni were invited to show styles of dancing during the fifty’s. This brought a variety of dance for students. Poodle skirts and leather tickets made dancing more relaxed and exciting for students Alumni assembly gave students an idea of w hat teenagers did during the fifty’s. Former Utes performed talents and skits. The suspense ended as royalty was named with Tonya Pope Queen. Meri York 1st attendent, and Charm Haws 2nd attendent Singing, hot rods, and dancing to a live band made the assembly a success. Fifty’s continued with the parade focusing on past life especially that of the Carbon Dinos. Instead of royalty riding on floats. Car Club sponsored fif- ty’s cars for contestants and royalty to ride on. Spirit reached a climax during the pep assembly Coach Gustin was award- ed the famous plow, and the chant Clean the Plow was introduced to the student body. Excitement tingled in the air. The fifty 's theme carried the week to make Homecoming a memorable one Jaeoman Batty A cheering section goes ild in encourage- ment for the foothill team as their float passes by Sl«’« Attic—Costume rentals—220 West Main Street Homecoming 9

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Students go wild to show school spirit with dramatic hair cuts. Mark Caktwell models his version by showing his sides Meter During the game the Pep Band bnngs the crowd to an uproar as the lie's go into overtime Tole House - For all vour shirt painting needs Homecoming 11