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

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'YWL Lavery sends over a powerful shot ' l WA ' A ' A hp 9 Matt Colonel and John Viator take a break to reflect on their high school memories. Chef Rogers prepares choice cuts of beef while Lori Meier, Robert Minogue, and Benny Shilling offer advice. SENIOR TRIP 225

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The 1981 West Valley Senior Class took one last opportunity to share each other's company during their Senior Trip on May 26. The Chena Hot Springs resort area provided beautiful Sfofslfchav . CHENA HOT SPRINGS OFFERED 9 Following a scenic drive, the seniors found countless activities to choose from. O E L They roamed the surrounding countryside, flfffflflilfZ2,Z?lffZ'l30T.Y,Tll2i'?al'' 0' GET-TOGETHER The day was capped off by a mouth watering barbeque. Chef William Rogers cooked steaks, baked potatoes, and baked beans. The meal was paradise. There was more than enough food for everyone. Many ate their way into immobilization. Many students took the opportunity to visit with people whom they might not see again after graduation. Reminicing the good times was a popular pastime of the day. It was a cheerful occasion capped off by a slide show that brought everyone closer together. The senior trip provided one more happy memory for the graduating class of 1981. ,s' yimmgif., . fi - ,,.. -qt. ' .i V.VA,F' Affectionate Senior Benny Shilling shows his warm spirit to Lori Meier. 224 SENIOR TRIP 5 it T ' , i L' i E 1 ,gi Q E 1 ? M 5 i ' f 5 fi- 21 i 1 1 , ... ..... . t . I T l .. 1 -.i- gf Q , T .A ,f V ' .. K. f 5 V . Z A if A . i-i . ,..... ' ' M 'X 1 - f f f ,.,, . l i,1 4- 1- r.i..,lTfiiz+r..,. f' . ' .ll . . J .i i I .. . K , , ,, i . ' T.. i 'T T fr . iii 1 . T ielii ' -. 1 .... rir . s s. - 'zu ' ' ,,' W .. rfr- A . 2? . ' I . . ,..,. H I It f V V , , 1' The class of 1981 refreshes themselves with quick dips in the Chena Hot Springs pool. i L Y . .. xffswifwgfl ww , W.. zi,ig . During the slide show, the Class of '81 show their pride and spirit.

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' 'li ' f' x-SPE: W R at Q ' 'ET i Ssgsf Confidence is displayed in the bold gaze of Dave Morris. Looking into the future, Klm Johnson takes her place ln llhe. ' With graduation over, George Gauss expresses confidence for his upcoming role In life. COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES EVOKED MIXED EMOTIONS The Class of 1981's big moment had arrived. After four years lfor some fivel of hard work and good times they donned their caps and gowns and prepared to C receive their diplomas. As they filed into the gymnasium the emotions varied from anticipation, joy, and pride to nostalgia and sadness. This was the last time the entire Class of '81 would be together, each one having their own plans for the future. Relatives and friends of the graduates watched with pride and viewed the Spirit of '81 through the speeches of Trent McNelly, Michael Romick, and Lori Meier. S Michael welcomed the audience and clarified the position of the Class of '81, which was, of course, number one. Trent McNelly discussed the highlights of the past four years, including the first pep assembly, the Junior Prom, the Senior Ball, and the State Basketball Tournaments. Trent's speech ended with his famous Hey Class of '81, how do 4 you feel? question. The unified shout of We feel good, oh we feel so good! made the graduates' emotions clear. Valedictorian Lori Meier gave a speech thanking the faculty, administration, Fairbanks community, and parents for their contributions. Brushing away tears of joy and nostalgia, Gillian King marches out. if U 4 Another Paul Viator joke provokes a smile from Steven Carboy as Paul stralghtens his honor