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

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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

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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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The 1980 Girls State members are: Kathy Eyth, Kelly Wien, and Paige Wallace. If V .V 2 ,g 't 9 I x M fi I I ...Wy f I ri t 1 Representing 1981 Boys' State are: Tyler Cook, Kevin Kaltenbach, Willie PQPP, Kent Noble and Amik Khera. L L L, GOVERNMENT The 1980 Boys' State members are: Benny 1981 Girls' State members are: Leslie SHISIEQIIMBU Colonell' Mark Neldhold and Quakenbush, Cheryl Looney and Jill Morris. 6 ' 1 S GIRLS' STATE, BOYS' STATE ND CLOSE-UP STIMUL TED INTEREST IN OUR Girls' State, Boys' State and Close Up provided enriching programs that stimulated interest in the government. Girls' and Boys' State was geared towar government learning at a state level, wh Close Up viewed the government on a national level. ' Girls' and Boys' State, which was sponsored by the American Legion, gave students the opportunity to experience the events occuring within a government They held mock governments representi: the Alaska State Legislature. West Valley dominated much of the elections there, top honors went to Matti Colonell and Paige Wallace who were elected as Governers of Girls' and Boys' State. Their week was highlighted by guest speakers Terry Miller, Clark Gruening, and Frank Murkowski. Although 3 scholarships were awardeq most of the students funded their own way to Close Up. Their busy week at th nation's capitol consisted of seminars wi guest speakers, who were left Hstupefie after the Questions and Answers period. Perhaps the most exciting events of tl' week occured during the tours of Capito Hill, with all its breathtaking monuments. like the Lincoln Memorial. On a bus tour they drove past the door of the Washington Hilton, where President Reagan was shot. A luncheon seminar with Congressmar Don Young provided an opportunity to discuss key issues involving Alaska. All partici pants readily agreed that these tv' programs were indeed worthwhile and encouraged all interested students to consider enjoying similar experiences in the near future.