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

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Mini Magazine An exercise we all engaged in. yet which was not necessarily physically beneficial, was watching TV. As much a part of some people s lives as eating and sleeping, the sitcoms had to be entertaining to keep us tuned in. Family situation comedies proved to be the most popular, as three topped the competitive charts. Number one in the lineup was The Cosby Show. Famous for its light humor and creative, sometimes lesson-teaching, plotlines, this family captured our attention and reserved our Thursday nights. Just as successful was Family Ties. With the family from Ohio, how could we resist it?r explained Mrs. Tracy Howard. Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton, the fastidious suit-and-tie type, stole the show with his casual humor and his touching relationship with his younger brother Andrew (Brian Bonsall). said the April issue of TV Guide Thursday night, with the two shows mentioned above followed by Cheers and LA Law. revitalized NBC and completed the most successful lineup of the season. I cancelled my work schedule and accepted no dates on Thursday night. The shows were |ust too good to miss. junior Carla Sokol explained Other family oriented shows were close behind in the popularity polls. Hailed as the next Family Ties'' by TV Guide. Growing Pams held firmly to the 6 spot. Valerie. Our House. Who's the Boss, and Kale and Allie were others that kept a place near the top. Moonlighting lit up our screens every Tuesday night as we eagerly awaited to see if Maddie Hayes and David Addison would get together and show some on-screen romance Less romantic but equally popular was the witty, gritty, and bluntly humorous Alt. a creature from Melmac who loved to eat cats The show rode the ratings like a planet permanently fixed in orbit. Comedy dominated our viewing. as the humor helped us relax and let out some tension For the first time in awhile, comedy was not |ust slapstick, it was entertainment with a believable and entertaining storyline. said People Weekly. April 19.1987 ■ Films draw students to theaters Admission prices of five dollars did not dispel students from going to the movies. Three productions stood out as exceptional amidst the regular fare Voted Best Motion Picture by the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Platoon took its viewers back to the chaos and destruction of the Vietnam War. Charlie Sheen played a young man who enlisted because he wasn't succeeding in college The film graphically showed American soldiers invading villages, burning buildings, and raping women. It was kind of shocking,” admitted sophomore Adam Johnson. Richard Dreyfuss narrated the story of Stand by Me The movie took place in the 50s and chronicled the quest of four young boys searching for a rumored dead body in hopes of receiving recognition. During their search, the boys became close and realized the bond of their friendship The movie demonstrated true friendship and how innocent children are exposed to life's realities. said senior Bonnie Wilhelm. Top Gun. the story of an elite Naval school for fighter pilots, was one of the highest grossing movies of the year. Tom Cruise played the part of a hero striving to be the best pilot A lot of people saw Top Gun because it was so patriotic, and the photography made it seem like you were up there flying. said senior Alison Barth. Most students saw many movies throughout the year Platoon. Stand By Me and Top Gun brought students back to the theaters more than once. ■ Mini magazine Student hie — the right angle

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f n a way, they were the end of a beginning. The first class to attend the high school for four years, the seniors paced the school through major changes in administration and curriculum. Though many changes were made for them, the seniors strived to achieve changes of their own. An active Youth-In-Government program brought about plans for a new parking lot and a new senior exam policy. While under the leadership of the class officers, an $11,000 showcase was built in the auditorium lobby. Although graduation waited just around the corner, seniors spent their final year leaving their mark as the first of their era. Ellen Fuller and Steve VanVoorhis discuss the past weekend s events as they wait to get re-admits. Because of the senior's penchants for arriving at school after 7:55. lines of 10-15 people were not uncommon. INSET: As a showing of senior spirit, the Big Boy from the Frisch's on Oien-tangy River Road appeared outside the doors to the student parking lot Senior Men's Club unofficially claimed responsibility for the prank.