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

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LLSQUARED AWAY Geometrically, a square is a closed figure with equal sides that form four right angles. Abstractly, the square is the building block for steady foundations. And so it is; UA shares many fundamental characteristics of a square. The four corners of a square represent the equality shared by the four classes. After undergoing three years of change, our school has developed a stable environment for growth and success. We finally have adapted to the reality of a four-class high school, a new principal, and stricter state regulations regarding time spent in school. The ten-point grading scale was implemented for the first time. It aligned us with most other high schools in order to allow students to compete for college admissions. Emotions were mixed regarding the benefits brought by the new scale. Junior Julie Diamond remarked. The new scale has helped me a lot; it brought those border line grades up. and my grade point average improved.” However, other students viewed the scale negatively. Senior Trey Brice said. It really doesn't seem to help me that much, and I think that UA's scale was respected highly before. The Writing Intervention Workshop was another positive development for students. English teachers were assigned one period of their day to aid students with writing assignments. This help, from a source outside of the regular classroom teacher, benefited the many students who took advantage of the workshop. Because most students continue to college after graduation. Mr. Jim Biosser was appointed the official college advisor. He worked hand in hand with seniors to help them get into the college of their choice. Mr. Biosser also traveled to different competitive colleges around the country with the motive of selling, or promoting, UA students. Four years ago, the first class of freshmen attended the high school. Now those freshmen have graduated. Though not always easy and without complaint, the end of this cycle has been reached. The school has managed to persevere its hardships and problems, and has become, in a sense, all squared away ■ 12 Theme copy Student life — the right angle

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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

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Before writing the final copy of her British Literature paper. Marsha Witter goes over her rough draft with English teacher Ms Karen Petlus in the Writing Intervention Workshop The wiw was established this year as a place for students to get help with their writing assignments Principal Ralph Johnson demonstrates his teaching skill in the new AP European History class Dr Johnson and Mr Dale Hartney taught as a team and challenged students with demanding work After staying up hall the night finishing hts college applications. Oavid Krier asks college advisor Mr Jim Btosser some last-mmute questions regarding the mailing procedure the guidance office follows. Theme copy « Student life — the right angle