West Orange High School - Sword and Scabbard Yearbook (Winter Garden, FL)

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I AM THE G R E A T - EST! No one can win the heavyweight title three times in a row, including Ali. He's 36. That's old for a boxer, and Spinks is only 25 . . Nol Ali screamed after his victory over Leon Spinks on Sept. I5, l978. That couldn't have been me out there danc- ing l5 rounds. No 36-year old man could out-dance a 25-year old man, now could he! Ali's tyrade against the press that predicted his de- feat and all those who ever doubted him continued. No, you said, it's impossi- ble. Ali is 36. He's too old. Spinks is 25 and young. My legs would go, Time Magazine A r said. Now I want you all to bow and call me champ. to Many did. Ali's victory, however, was not the stunning display of ' rf footwork and lightning punches that characterized S his earlier fights. Often Ali would resort to wrestling or holding. And Spinks's blazing series of punches often had Ali leaning into the ropes for support. But the crowd, keeping up their cries of Ali, Ali, were not disappointed. Ali still had some dance left, and his legendary speed was still a deadly weapon. Spinks was lost. He wandered away from the ring dazed. l don't know what happened, he said, My heart wasn't in it . . . My mind wasn't in it. Ali has come a long way from his humble beginning as a poor black boy in the ghettos of Louisville, Kentucky. He first developed his love for boxing at age l2, and by the time he was l8, had proven his worth by winning most of the coun- try's amateur boxing titles. Then came the l96O Olympics and Ali, still known by his original name of Cassius Clay, walked away with the light-heavyweight gold medal. After the Olympics, Ali turned to professional boxing and his popularity grew rapidly. By l963 he had beaten most of the country's greatest boxing figures, including the famed Sonny Liston. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, became a phrase that was heard around the world. Then in l97l, Ali suffered his first major defeat against Joe Frazier. ln l974 Ali, who once claimed that no man ever beat him twice, came back to defeat Frazier. And now, once again, Ali has come back to defeat a man who once defeated him. Leon Spinks, former world champi- on, must join with the rest of the world and agree that Muhammed Ali is truly the greatest. ,...-...M lLlIlflfILllf lI3ID'DAXlDMSAY All the glitter and excitement of Broadway has come to Orlando! Seven of the most popular Broadway plays were presented at the recently renovated Mayor Bob Carr Audito- rium. The first play of the season, Hello, Dollyl, opened Nov. 28. Out of a possible capacity gross of S245,000 at the 2,502-seat auditorium, this play grossed S226.557. lt was here Carol Channing, who played Dolly, celebrated her 2000th perfor- mance of the play. On Dec. I2, the play The Last of Mrs. Cheyney opened staring Deborah Kerr. Beginning later in December was The Wiz. This musical is the Negro version of The Wizard of Oz. Next was Seven Brides for Seven Broth- ers, which was adapted from the l95O's movie of the same title. Starring were the same people who played in the movie, Jane Powell and Howard Keel. The Broadway smash Dracula opened on Feb. l3. Neil Simon's play, Chapter Two, about his second marriage to actress Marsha Mason was here in March. The last play of the season, Chorus Line, seemed to sum up all the trials and tribulations of professional actors. According to Ms. Lee Weinberg of the Zev Bufman Broad- way Series, this year's season was a tremendous success. The auditorium sold nearly l0,000 season tickets and the eight performances of each play were always crowded. Be- cause of the tremendous response, it is hoped that the next season will include more plays and that each play will be presented more times. Orlando's little Broadway is off to a running startl

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l THE WARRIOR LEGEND Two small kingdoms once stood in the land of West Orange. In everything they competed until a bitter rivalry existed, a rivalry no longer to either's advantage. Realizing the foolishness of their quarreling, the kingdoms decided to become allies and consolidate their kingdoms in order to have a single castle with greater strength than was possible for the two castles to have separately. Eagerly plans were made for the construction of the larger fortress. is But the inhabitants realized that while their new home was under construction, they would be virtually defenseless. To protect themselves, they enlisted the aid of the Warrior. He arrived, his brilliant armor flaming orange against the even- ing sky. He carried a sword of glinting steel and a golden scabbard in which to sheath it. He carried a large shield for protection. On the shield, the new kingdom's Coat of Arms was inscribed with flames to symbolize the historic merger of the two kingdoms, a quill and scroll, testifying to the knowledge of the Warrior and the written history of the past, present, and future, the historic date of l976, the eagle, reflecting superiority and freedom, and, on a pedestal, a star .proclaiming highest goals. A Encouraged by the presence of the Warrior, the inhabi- tants of the castles worked until the new castle was finished and the new kingdom was complete. lt is said that wherever the Warrior journeyed, he brought the spirit of victory. When losing seemed inevitable, the Warrior was not defeated. He led the kingdom to top achievements in social, athletic, and academic endeavors. Now the castle stands completed and continues with the Warrior legend. Though the first Warrior has long since vanished, this legend lingers: a spirit, a memory . . . the BIG DRUG SCENE Margaret Campbell came all the way from Australia to attend school at West Orange this yearl Margaret is a for- eign exchange student in the American Field Service QAFSJ program. She came to the U.S. with l83 other Australian students. In Australia, Margaret and her family live on a spacious 2,lOO acre farm. But that's not alll They also own another 2,4w acre farm nearby. For the most part they raise wheat and a few cattle. Margaret said that the farm was not that much work for her because she has an older sister and three older brothers to help out. Margaret commented that attending school here is very similar to attending school in Australia. The biggest differ- ence is that school in Australia is a little harder, and more attention is given to learning the basics. Margaret also said that she hoped to return to the U.S. sometime for a visit. But when asked about living here she exclaimed. Oh, nol I will live in Australia! Do you toke roaches, snort lines, pop black beauties? Got any swats? Can you sell me a joint? Wanna get high? Quick . . . give me the Clear Eyesl What a head rushl What a body rush! Single swats or party bowl? We're bustedlll These phrases and other similar ones are commonly heard around the campus. They are evidence that the use of drugs is still prevalent among high school students. Counselors and psychologists claim that the use of drugs is caused by ad- verse social conditions or serious emotional disturbances. The Yearbook Staff decided to take an informal survey of some West Orange students to find out why they party or use drugs. Here are some replies . . . Cause I like it. lt gets ya high. lt gives ya the munchies so you can get fat. Music sounds better. How do you spell relief? MARIJUANAI Makes ya numb. Makes me horny. Makes me brave. Have nothing better to do. Makes me feel goodl From these replies, drugs appear to have become an ac- cepted part of high school life. The students interviewed seemed to consider using drugs as normal as any other pastime. The big drug scene at West Orange, though not obvious, still exists. And no indication of change is in sight. I 1