West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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SPRING BROUGHT LIFE AND VIT LITY BACK INTO THE SPIRIT OF WEST VALLEY Warmer temperatures, longer days, and melting snow were all signs of spring break-up. Break-up also marked the time to trade in skiis and boots for softball bats and gloves. The highlight of spring to many girls was the second annual all-region softball jamboree which took place in early May. Though softball got a late start, Coach Tarkiainen and Coach Marks still had a group of inspired girls participating. Because of the tremendous turnout, two teams were formed, West and the Wolfpack. Both teams were well-qualified as they were ranked at the top of the tournament. While spring dazzled many spirits, it truly livened up West softballers as they enjoyed a form of America's favorite past time. West Valley High School is reflected in an oceanic puddle. 210 SPRING Misty Sundgren, Benjl Blackburn, and Laurel Orand are all avid fans at a spring softball game. ff f- 7? f, . 11' if My QW. A if Karen VanHatten takes time out in the fieli to llmber up before the game.

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lTl lTllflFl'1J lL Sly Seniors make their presence known to the student body. With the end of the 1980-81 school year came the concluding events. The warm weather was marked by the emergence of West's talented female softball players, who formed a team and went out to defeat other schools on the softball field. Outstanding athletes were honored at the Athletic Banquet, and students excelling in the fine arts were honored at the Fine Arts Banquet. The new N.H.S., Quill and Scroll, and Girls and Boys State members were also announced and honored for their achievements. The Spring Spirit Week was an opportunity for students to show their school spirit, especially Seniors, who didn't have much longer to attend West Valley. Finally school was over for the Class of 1981. They struggled through finals and wrapped things up a week before the underclassmen. Their week off was spent preparing for graduation and enjoying Senior gettogethers such as the Senior Trip. The grand finale of the year was graduation. The Class of 1981 graduated in style, and the 1980-81 year held fond memories for Seniors and underclassmen alike. After an enthusiastic game of softball on the Senior Trip, Kelly Wien, Laurel Orand, and Paige Wallace make clear the position of the Senior class. MEMORY FILE 209

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eak up provides Senior Glen Anderson with outlet for his exuberant energy. mm if - fa wl- .., ,G I 1 N 'Inf' ' Ar My , 'sh All . ,ff , 6 .M of ,, L ,--4 '-fr -ff., fr . , W' . ygfegyaa. ,H Q..-my VW-I Wi .i'1iS' f, A znee Hartley takes a mighty swing, while 'acy Underwood prepares to catch the ball. :nf , gf .5 J r J 4' .Q Coach Tarkiainen analyzes the situation, to provide Wolfpack girls with the best of advice. SPRING 211