Valley High School - Saga Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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Highlighted by the gridders' victory over Rio Grande High School, October passed quickly for busy Vikings. The volleyball team defeated Eldorado to take the second annual Cibola Classic and finished fourth in ZAAAA district. Ben Sandoval, Marc McNeely and Brett Truskowski distinguished themselves with outstanding performances in October's cross coun- try meets. Albuquerque's skies were filled with balloons at the third annual balloon festival. Many of the balloons came down on and near the Valley High School Campus. Bill Bell took the underclass pictures on October 13 and 14. Ms. Hayes made it possible to have Spin- ning Wheel, a professional band, to come play at a buy out assem- bly at the beginning of October. 7- t v 9 Fall Activities 23

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Gctober Highlighted b Win Qver Rio l - Yon Chavez and John Mitchell use the phones in Ms. Hays's of- fice that are available for student use. 2 - Coach Voge and Dan Dan- iels put the rap to Margarita Griego and Kathy Merwin during lunch, 3 - As the bond performs during halftime, Terry Brandenburg haphazardly toots her horn. 4 - Bill Bell tries to humor Theresa Sherred while he takes her underclass picture. 5 - For the spectators' enioyment, Vikettes perform during halftime. 6 - Many Vikings par- ticipated in the October International Balloon Fiesta as spectators and as members of chase crews. 7 - The Vikes go for yardage against the Del Norte Knights. ..Z f x ci 22 Ei Fall Activities

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O O Gver IOO Viking Turn Gut For H'coming Decoratin Homecoming Activities began with the igniting of one of the biggest bonfires Valley has ever had. The bonfire ignited Valley's spirit week. For the first time students wore each of the different school colors on particular days. Most homerooms participated in the traditional dec- orating of their doors. Although there were many dec- orated doors, they were only the beginning of the dec- orating that took place. ln the gym, the seniors and student council members were busy decorating for the climaxing Homecoming Assembly. Queen Gloria Ro- mero reigned over the 1976 Homecoming dance held at the UNM Ballroom on Saturday night. - 1 Af 5 v a 24 .i Homecoming