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

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Juniors Jennifer Gemma and Kmtin Sou I hall lake a minute out from their conversation to sec who else has arrived Approximately lour hundred couples attended the dance. Taking a moment out from dancing, seniors Chrts Sprecher and Shannon Mayfield pose lor a photograph Tri-Village Studios took the pictures lor a small lee Senior Millard Draudt prepares for the dance that night by hanging some ol the decorations. The decorations added to the festive atmo sphere of the evening ▲ student life . « HOLIDAY DANCE A 1

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Holiday dance • By moving to the outside, seniors Kelly Carpenter and Scott Schoemer escape the heat of the dance floor. During the dance over one hun dred couple crowded into the auditorium lobby. Couples engrossed in conversation strolled down sidewalks while lights twinkled around them and holiday music floated in the air. You could almost smell the chestnuts roasting and hear carolers singing. Girls in holiday dresses walked arm in arm with handsome young men Was this downtown Columbus in December? No. this was the auditorium lobby decorated for the Holiday Dance. The transformed lobby enhanced the theme of City Sidewalks.” Lamp-posts, snowflakes, sidewalk benches, and a background of snow completed the change from a high school to a downtown street. Refreshments were served on the upper level of the lobby, which was decorated with lights and festive colors. Following tradition, the dance was Sadie Hawkins style. On December 13 nearly four hundred couples crowded into the lobby to enjoy an evening of music and dancing. Soundtrax provided dance music from 9 p.m until midnight A Tri-Village photographer was on hand to capture the fun. The Senior Women’s Club, under the supervision of Ms. Diane Haddad. sponsored the dance. We began organizing and planning long before the dance. Invitations and favors had to be ordered and the DJ reserved.” said Barb Stevenson, president of the Senior Women’s Club. The club prepared the decorations in the few weeks prior to the dance Bows were made with the couple's names printed on them and used both as decorations and souvenirs to be taken home at the end of the evening. Junior Girl’s Club helped out by making signs for promotion. The evening culminated in the announcements of the Holiday Dance courts. Stevenson and Kristi Un-verferth shared the title of senior queen due to a tie vote. Their court included Marcy Jones. Kellie Schoed-inger, Carla Sokol, and Kim Wood. Joe Ayers. Steve Carpenter. Andrew Lorms. Dan Ream, and Andy Sipp made the senior men’s court which was led by king Mike Fenton. The junior queen was Teri Stoffel. who presided over her court which included Beth Carpenter, Dana MacLaunn, Jenny Satterwhite, and Carolyn Weis-brode. - » student life » 16 A HOLIDAY DANCE A

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When all «U« Utt. a good gardaiwr wilt avem giv« blood to make a plant grow at »«nio« Julia Diamond lllutlrtWi In Crow (or M« from Ll»-It Shop of Horton Lights .. camera ... action ... Hollywood' The music department brought Hollywood to Upper Arlington as it presented “Hooray for Hollywood! for its spring musical. Performed on May 20 and 21. the show consisted of twenty-seven movie themes from past to present and involved over one hundred students. This collage made it possible for a greater number of students to become involved, while it suited interests of all ages, said senior Kristi Gillen. While students had to audition for solos and dance parts, the Show. Symphonic. and Freshman Choirs became involved by performing also. Sketches Included songs from The Wizard of Oz. The Wav We Were. Grease. Dirty Dancing. State Fair, and a medley of Disney classics. Director Kay Fuller and Choreog rapher Andy Haines worked with the students for over two months to get the show perfected. Senior Scott Strauss said. Ms. Fuller and Andy were a motivating force that pushed us constantly to perform at our best; they were always helpful and positive during rehearsals. The performance was a collective effort on everyone’s part, especially the parents. said Fuller Vocal Music Boosters sold tickets and helped with costumes, make-up. and publicity. Fuller explained. The process of putting the show together — from auditions to performance night — was educational both musically and personally for the students. I noticed a caring and helping atmosphere throughout the season. S PRING MUSICAL Hollywood sparkle student life 18 ▲ SPRING MUSICAL A