Villa Park High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Villa Park, CA)

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by Rich Ackley The sun sets over VPl-lS's baseball field. Trying out his new skis, Rodger Casacchia stands at the top ol Cornice in Mammoth. IN Q Giving the boat a rest alter the morning runs, Lynette Kopycki blows bubbles to pass the time, ball DY Su-Sie Kim Opening My triends are worried about what they're going to do atter high school. Some want to goto college, others tind a job, and still some really don't know. l guess the seniors have come to that time when they have to face growing up. Deci- sions become harder when they become our decision. Even my little brother knows what he wants to be. He attends all the meetings with the college representatives, and his counselor told him to take certain classes so he will have the pick ot the college he wants. Even the school is pushing tor the tuture. 'Back to the basics! Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Although our emphasis had switched trom school to other things, VPT-lS's students did not torget about their futures. We knew that high school would be over soon, graduation would come and go, and we would have to leave VPHS behind. The vague teeling persisted that with college or jobs in the tuture, The Best Times of our lives may soon be over. This still didn't stop VPT-TS's students from keeping spirit in our school. We were here to enjoy school while we could. The good times will always be remembered. The 4,0 report card, l We walked to school in 4 teet ot snow tool, the special moments, the CIF games, class unity, triends, teachers, and loves we will always re- member. But, at the same time we all realized if was a time for Moving On. ,Ja s r' 5'

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PHS's 1983 Homecoming Queen was traditionally crowned during the half-time show. However, the young tradition of crowning a Homecoming King was car- ried out at the Qctober 21 assembly, the day of the game. Since the Queen and King were crowned at separate times, the student body, as well as the faculty and attending parents, were kept in sus- pense twice in the same day, stated Marshaleen Seyler, who was in charge of all of the Homecoming ar- rangements. The Court consisted of ten Seniors who were nominated by select- ed athletic teams. These included Shelley Hunt, Kathleen Murphy, Karey Nixon, Toni Simpson, and Kris Waddellg and Scott Davis, Bri- an Etter, Tim Johnson, Bill Meck- lenburg, and John Robillarcl. Each of the five nominees were es- corted by their mothers as their names were announced. The l982 Homecom- ing King, Mark Maizel, was escorted by Pep Commissioner, Amie Losi, and the long awaited moment finally ar- rived. As Bill Mecklenburg's name was announced by Jeff Cohen, the au- dience screamed, and the Homecom- ing King was crowned. l'Being on the Court was the big thrill and honor for me but l was really happy . . . and em- barrassed, laughed Bill. lt was not until that night that the new out to the field Queen was crowned. A crowd which included not only the usual Spartan fans, but also a great number of parents and VPHS Alumni, showed for this spe- cial event. Second guarter finally end- ed with the Spartans leading 24-17 over Santa Ana Valley, and the Mar- chin' Spartans stepped out onto the field in competition formation. Nl thought it was a really great idea to have the Queen and King crowned at sepa- rate times. That way, they both had their moments . . . lhope they continue to do this every year, said Ms. Julia Thiel- man, Activities Director. Each of the five princesses was driven in convertible Corvettes and escorted by their fathers. ln the last car came Jill Sherman, reigning Queen of l 982, es- corted by her boyfriend. Suspense hung in the air as the crowd awaited the naming of VPHS's new Homecoming Queeng however, as soon as Karey Nixon's name was announced, that sus- pense exploded into cheers. l had been nervous all day, but we yelled and had fun at the game, smiled Karey. l really was surprised when l heard my name. l wanted to hide be- hind my dadl added Karey, laughing lightly. A myriad of blue, black, and white balloons were released as Karey was crowned between her father, Mr. Nixon, and l983 Homecoming King, Bill Mecklenburg. Princess Toni Simpson prepares to ride After much work on the Home U coming arrangements, Tm Marshaleen Seyler T models the King's crown with Shelley Stein, who counted The Homecoming Queen, Karey Nixon, and King, Bill Mecklenburg, smile excitedly as Mr. Nixon proudly looks on. Page by Kathleen Kobashz votes.