Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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Couples attending the Hollywood Homecoming dance the night away to the songs provided by Music King, a disc jockey who spins records for local parties and dances. In order to promote class spint. Senior Men s Club members Adam Moyer and John Newman raise their banner during the Homecoming pep rally m the gym. Senior Eric Pirwitz attempts to tackle Worthington s Joe Wilcox. Despite the Bears' efforts, the game, played in pouring-down rain, was lost to Worthington 0-3. 10 Homecoming Student life — the right angle

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ears of change left students with a wide, variety of activities to! fill their time out ofJ school. Students could, star in a Hollywood Homecoming or just! relax at a post ballgame dance. Those who felt adventurous! had the opportunity to 'spend an evening at; Mad River Mountain, a! U nIiHow mm Valley, New York, or “a, i month in Germany, i while those of a more,1 ' ' 'mellow' ’ bent could i watch a play spon-I sored by the Cultural , Arts Commission or| listen to one of the, I school’s award-winning I musical ensembles. Ai | myriad of choices from the intense winter play | Diary of Anne Frank to I the casual Valentine’s I Dance allowed . I students to approach school life from the | (right angle. [Providing the entertainment at the (valentines Dance, sophomore Brad Smith and junior Greg Beshers sing vocals on Sweet Home Alabama ! (backed by their band. The Shakers. | Due to a production in the auditorium, the dance was held at Hastings Middle School J INSET: At the Holiday Dance, freshmen Heather Mitchell and John McLeanl I discuss whether to sample some, .refreshments or return to the dance1 floor. The dance, planned by Senior | |Women's Club, had the theme Sweet Dreams in Candyland I

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‘ Because ol the bitter rivalry between Arlington and Worthington, the game began at 4:30 p.m. A rainy weekend to reign From the city of stars comes A Hollywood Homecoming weekend ... starring the Bears, the cheerleaders, and the spectators ... co-starring the Homecoming Court and all students ... music provided by the school band and Music King ... directed and produced by Dr. Ralph Johnson in cooperation with the teachers. In spite of some sprinkles, there was a large attendance at Thursday night's traditional bonfire. The football players introduced themselves with a catchy rap song. The coolest thing, said senior Amy Hefner, was when a bunch of kids formed a hugh U then an A' on the bleachers. Marybeth Hoyt was declared Homecoming Queen, and her court members were Julie Ayers. Wendy Hinton. Mandy Macaluso. and Cheri Masdea. The Homecoming Game, played in a drenching downpour, was lost to Worthington 0-3. Because of the bitter rivalry between Arlington and Worthington. the game began at 4.30 p m instead of the usual 8 p m The change of time was intended to prevent the fights and injuries which had plagued Arlmgton-Worthington games in the past. Despite numerous student protests, including a sit-in on the football field, the early game time remained unchanged. The Hollywood Homecoming Dance helped to make up for the disheartening football game. In the parking lot. two revolving spotlights heralded the dance. Glittering tinsel cascaded down from the entrance to welcome the arriving couples. They even gave us tree Hollywood keychains! exclaimed junior Marybeth Rizzo. The lobby was transformed into a Hollywood-style ballroom ■ Vv k At the Thursday night bonfire, a surpnsed Marybeth Hoyt is crowned Homecoming Queen She and her court members Juhe Ayers. Wendy Hinton. Mandy Macaluso. and Cheri Masdea had the honor of reigning over the weekend festivities Homecoming n Student life — the right angle