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

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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.

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On Monday, May 18, the Fine Arts and Scholastic Awards Banquet was held at the Travelers Inn Gold Room. The 1981 Banquet was a complete success due to the many fine students at West. At the head table was Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Webb, and Student Body President Paige Wallace. The Banquet provide a night of reward for all deserving students. Student Government: Outstanding Freshman- Toni Lee Outstanding Sophomores-Tony McSorley, Eric Espe. Outstanding Juniors- Mike Sims, Leslie Quakenbush. Outstanding Senior- Laurel Orand, Special Recognition- Benny Shilling, Kelly Wien, Paige Wallace, Trent McNelly, Abbie Johnson, Mimi Lee, Reid Jeglum, Cheryl Looney, Randi Sole, Lisa Lajiness, Maria Chong, and Colleen West. Service award- Trent McNelly Leadership award- Paige Wallace National Honor Society: Special awards- Matt Colonell, Mimi Lee, Kelley Kipp. West Valley Orchestra: Service award- Jennifer Brice Leadership- Dana Button National School Orchestra- Dana Button Wolfpack Band: Freshman award- Randy Eyth Outstanding Freshman- Barry Whaley Outstanding Underclassman- Scott Button Top fund raisers- Ken Gibson, Bill Merritt Sousa Honor Band- Scott Button, Bill Cox Jazz award- Mark Neiclhold John Phillip Sousa award- Bill Cox Concert Choir: Outstanding Freshman- Ann Turner Outstanding Underclassman- LeAnn Zunker Outstanding Seniors- Abbie Johnson, Leif Thompson National Choral award- Tim Olson Debate: Appreciation awardsPhil Yonker, Jessica Gavora Thesplans: Sound and Set Design- Tom Clark Lighting- David Swartz Costumes- Debbie Dinkle Makeup- Julie Howard, Cheryl White Acting- Abbie Johnson, Justin Karella Stage Direction- Kathy Oven West Aurora: Quill and Scroll- Jann Lahti, Kim Pelosi, Julie Fate, Tammy Alberry, Stephanie Kind, Bob Burcell, Lori Nordgulen, Mike Lu, Tim Olson, Kelly Wien, Diana Hall, and Kelley Kipp. Mind's Eye: Outstanding Journalists- lndrek Burgraff, Margaret Kelly Blizzard: Special Recognitionlnga Espe, Kelly Duklet, Jim Gleason, Carl Triplehorn, Chris Merritt, Colleen West, Jessica Gavora Outstanding Journalistlnge Espe Most Promising Journalist- Kelly Duklet 214 FINE ARTS BANQUET THE FI E RTS BA QUET W SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEME sf , e Q l . uf, i . t ss A x - ' Q-ly., With dictionaries in hand, Margaret Kelly and lndrek Burgraf proudly accept the outstanding English Department award presented by Ms. Clark. 4,3 ,,,f affix. is 5 E , Pride is reflected in the faces of thespians Julie Howard, Abbie Johnson, Carl Tripleho and Martha Batchelor as they receive their awards.