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During a heated debate with Jordan, Mark Goodmansen, and Mark Allen prepare their rebuttal speeches between rounds. During an afternoon debate meet with Kearns, Bryan Drake, and John Preston take notes on their opponents' speech . Comparing notes for their debate with Springville are Secretary Diane Johnson, Manager Mary Jane Olsen, and President John Preston. 47

Posing together are club officers LuDene Belcher, choreographer; Becki Payne, historian; Connie Leatherman, secretary; Jan Revas, treasurer; Kaye Jacobs, president; and Ann Vandergriff, social chairman. Holding a balanced pose are Connie Lake, Cherie Bunting, Margene Rawson, Roxanne Emerson, Julie Mason, Rhonda Ball. dance club performs 1n oklahoma Officially initiating Connie Leatherman into the Dance Club, Jeanne Johnson pins a corsage on her dress. Dancers in Oklahoma are Susan Mounteer, Becki Payne, and Joyce Pacheco. 48

Dancing to a Beach Boys record in the Christmas Assembly are Cherie Buntine, Margine Raw~on , JoAnn Van Alphen , Ann Vandergriff, Louise Nix, JoAnn Jex, Joyce Pacheco , and Beck1 Payne . Halftimes at some Junior Varisty basketball games were used by the girls in Dance Club to display their talent and entertain the attending crowd. Consisting of only twenty-four senior and junior girls, the group also per- formed in the school musical and the Christmas Assembly. During the latter part of the year, they successfully presented their annual Spring Dance Concert for students and interested public. Working together, the officers and club members planned various activities which included attending the repertory dance theater to increase their knowledge and appre- ciation for the art of dance. Trying to keep their balance and smile too are Cathy Fulton, JoAnn Jex, Joyce Pacheco, Ruth Wilson , and Vickie Carlsen. Enticing Steve Jenkins to leave his love in Oklahoma are dance club members Jan Revas and Rhonda Ball. 49

Russ Logsdon Gaye Brinton Boys' State Girls' State Sterling Scholar: English Finalist Honor Winner Honors at Entrance Sterling Scholar: Language sterling scholars nominated in all t\\Nelve categor1es Leon Hansen Ralph Henderson Honor Winner Sterling Scholar: lnd Arts Honors at Entrance Sterling Scholar: Math Mark Goodmansen Hillcrest High School had nominees in all Honor Winner twelve categories for Sterling Scholar awards, Honors at Entrance along with eligible students from five other northern counties. Boys' State Nominees had to be seniors and were judged on scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and char- acter as demonstrated through activities and interest in their respective categories. On April13 at Cottonwood High School, win- ners were selected by judges from colleges and high schools. State winners received a cash award of $250.00 as well as four-year scholarships, and the two runners-up received $100.00 each. National Merit finalists took the S.A.T. test in the fall of their senior year. Scholarships were awarded to those receiving the highest scores. 50

girls' and boys' state set up miniature governments Ann Vandergriff Steve Smart Honor Winner Sterling Scholar: General Scholarship Honors at Entrance Sterling Scholar: Soc Sc. Debby Christensen Sterling Scholar: Business Girls' State and Boys' State were held simultaneously but not jointly June 3-7 last summer. Representatives were chosen by the counselors after being asked to fill out an application last spring . Girls set up their miniature government at the College of Southern Utah . Similar sessions were held by the boys at Utah State University. Diane Johnson Monte Atkinson Honor Winner Sterling Scholar: Music Finalist Honors at Entrance National Merit Finalist Lesly Jenson Sterling Scholar: Sp. & Drama John Preston Carolyn Davrs Boys' State Girls' State 51

honor \\Ninners maintain high grades Nancy Eklund Irene Warner Honor Winner Honor Winner Honors at Entrance Honors at Entrance Seniors qualifying as honor winners maintained a 3.8 grade point average or above since ninth grade. Because of the large number of students with a high average, the cut-off point was changed from 3.7 to 3.8 this year. Twelve senior students who were in the top three percent of the class received the title, \" Honors at Entrance.\" On December 1, General Mills sponsored the annual Betty Crocker Homemaker Award for senior girls to test their written knowledge of homemaking concepts. Winners from each school were eligible for state and national scholarships. Lela Turner Honor Winner Honors at Entrance Betty Crocker Homemaker Winner Mario Alba Boys' State Lori Kay Densley Linda Johnson Sterling Scholar: Home Ec . Honor Winner Honors at Entrance 52

Doug Pearce Camille Ware Sterling Scholar: Science Honor Winner Honors at Entrance Wyla Gene Myers Honor Winner Honors at Entrance Kathy Olson Janet Ferguson Girls' State Honor Winner Boyd Wenerstrom Honor Winner Honors at Entrance Sterling Scholar: Art 53

Irene Peterson Cindy Mann Head Cheerleader cheerleaders introduce \"soul cheers\" Viewed from the stands, Julie Moore, Deb Odorizzi, Jennifer Willand, and Ginger Eckman appear small as they pause to note the score. At the end of \"Stand Up\" Cindy Mann jumps on Julie Moore's back for a special effect. As Jennifer Willand and Deb Odorizzi finish a chant during an early morning pep assembly, Irene Peterson takes sugges- tions from Becky Brown and Bonnie Leavitt for the next cheer.

Portraying the high tension during the first half of the Hillcrest-Jordan Jennifer Willand game, Irene Peterson, Julie Moore, and Ginger Eckman start a chant. Deb Odorizzi By attending a special conference at Utah State Ginger Eckman University during the second week of August, Hill- crest's cheerleaders improved their abilities by learn~ ing modern techniques. During the week, the six girls attended workshops from 6:00a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to learn rhythmic, forceful, and sharp motions to enable students to follow them in cheers at greater distances. Through nightly competitive con~ tests, the girls won an excellent and a superior award while competing against other cheering squads from throughout the state. Returning to Hillcrest, the cheerleaders, in order to establish new enthusiasm in the studentbody, taught \"soul cheers\" they had learned including \"Ah Beep-Beep,\" \"Do It,\" and the \"Silent Cheer.\" Also instigating ideas of their own to build spirit, the cheerleaders tried boy-girl competitions, pep rallies in the main hall during lunch, and two morning pep-assemblies before big games. Bringing their arms down sharply to their sides Irene Peterson, Cindy Mann, Ginger Eckman, Deb Odorizzi, Jennifer Willand, and Julie Moore signal to the studentbody they are ready to begin the cheer \"Husky Howl.\" Julie Moore 55

During an early morning pep rally, Penny Poulsen , Evelyn Burbank and Pam Gee cheer under the leadership of Linda Moser, Camille Ware, Karen Crump, and Debb ie Sunberg. Song leaders Camille Ware and Linda Moser watch Li nda Moser as Ginger Eckman braces the paper hoop for basketball team members to jump through . songleaders up-date traditions Camille Ware Head Songleader Before the Hillcrest-Murray game begins, Linda Moser, Camille Ware, Sydney Glende, and Beverly Newbold lead the studentbody in th traditional \"Green, Green. \" Sydney Glende 56

Prior to the Hillcrest-Jordan game, Sydney Glende, Linda Moser, Beverly Newbold, and Karen Crump pause during routine in a circle formation to do intricate hand movements. Karen Crump Debbie Sungberg After being selected by a committee last Apr il, the six songleaders set about to up-date old tradi- tions. After talking with their advisor, Mrs. Dorothy Schmidt, the songleaders along with the cheer- leaders obtained permission for the first time to keep their hair long if worn up off the shoulders on game days. For football season the songleaders changed the usual songleader's dress image by choosing a pleated skirt for their uniform. To accompany their modern attire the girls performed sharp, fast rou- tines to modern music including \"Spinning Wheel, \" \"Sunshine of Your Love,\" and \"Hawaii 5-0.\" Returning to more traditional styles during basketball season, the girls included old songs such as \"Rock Around the Clock\" and \"Hey Look Us Over\" in their routines. Once again the audi- ences were aware of the feminine movements, lace, and the circle skirts as the songleaders helped boost school spirit. During a time-out, Sydney Glende, Linda Moser, Karen Crump, Camile Ware, and Debbie Sungberg perform a lively routine. Beverly Newbold 57

Cheering at an early morning pep rally are Pam Gee, Danette Hinckley, Kristie Peterson, Becki Brown, Nancy Coleby, Carolyn Parkin, Terri Rawlings, Carole Carter, Eileen Smart, Gerda Ludwig, Natlie Anderson , Kalyn Smart, Jolene Campbell , Susan Gorringe, Carolyn Davis, and Historian Lori Peterson . marchioness march at salt palace Pep club members Susan West, Cynthia Perkin, Debbie Butter- field, Vickie Carlson, Vice President Colleen Bascom, Jan Pearson, and Kelly Bishop join with the studentbody in sing- ing the school hymn at the end of an early morning pep rally. During an early morning pep rally, pep club members, standing at attention to Learning a new hand movement are Carolyn Davis, Sherri sing the school hymn are President Bonnie Leavitt, Rosemary Smit, Anita Bodell, Sharon Middlesworth, Anna Van Dam, Handmovement Milkovich , Karma Carver, Evelyn Burbank, Penny Poulson, Kayleen Lee, Chairman Chris Henneman, Sharon Parsons, Carolyn Perkin. Pam Gee, Danette Hinckley, Kris Peterson, Becki Brown, and Dorothy Smit. 58

Performing a hand movement while marching are Olea Lovell, Louise Nix, Cynthia Practicing hand movements for a march are Sharlene Watson , Debby Christensen , and Assistant Drill Mistress Lori Cartwright. Furse, Ann Vandergriff, Cynthia Parkin, JoDee O'Farrell , and Head Drill Mistress Jul ie Rosenhan . Marching to a new drum cadence at basketball half-times, the '71 Marchioness Club, wearing forest green vests and skirts, helped make this year one of the most spirited yet. Early morning practices at seven o'clock and again during seventh period each day taught the fifty-two girls skill and coordination in marches and hand movements. By decorating team member's lockers, holding teas where they entertained other pep clubs, buying presents for their pixies, and performing a traditional flashlight march, the club built personal pride within each girl as well as helping to unify the student body. March 3 highlighted the year's work when the girls marched during half-time at the Utah Stars vs. Denver basketball game. Marching to the cadence of drums at the Hillcrest-Murray game, the pep club girls finish their performance by forming a double H as the cheerleaders lead the audience in the school song. Numerous formations of a similar nature were perfected by the March ioness in early morning practices under the direction of their advisor, Mrs. Dorothy Schmidt.





After the grand finale with the entire cast on stage, Being part of the first Hillcrest musical to earn Jay Yates presents Janet Earl with roses. a profit, the cast of \" Oklahoma\" started rehearsals late in July and worked through the summer and oklahoma cast early in the school year to prepare for their chosen 1n may performances on October 14th, 15th, and 16th. Under the direction of Mr. Pouwel Vuyk , stu- dents from the music and drama departments worked in close cooperation with the Art and Home Economics Departments in order to make the musical a financial and cultural success. During a summer rehearsal, Andrew Carnes (James Ault}, warns Ali Ranch hands Sterling Carter, Tom Seal, Burnell Burgon , Brian Drake, Hakem {Rick Miller} to keep his hands off his daughter. John Preston , Steve Jenkins, Randy Webster, and Dave Johnson are enthralled by their first glance through \" the little wonder.\"

Practicing before school , Aunt Eller (Kathy Olsen) tries to convince Andrew Carnes (Barry Newbold) that the money earned from the picn ic auction is going to a worthy cause. Curly (John Preston) and Lauri (Rebecca Glover), the leads of the musical, practice last scene where they finally get together. January Beck and Cathy LeFevre, who were double Realizing that Lauri (Janet Earl) actually likes Curly (Jay Yates), Aunt cast as Ado Annie, question advisor Pouwell Vuyk, Eller (Lesly Jenson) attempts to end their hostility and get them to the dance. on how to accent a particular line. Holding true to his fraudulent character, Ali Hakem Angered over an argument as to who will take Lauri to the picnic , (Neil Roberts) tries to con Judd Fry (Dave King) Judd (Larry Lowder) threatened to shoot Curley (Jay Yates) . into buying some pornographic postcards. 63

the \"·Innocents \" chosen as school play As a member of the theater arts class, Terry Larsen helps put scenery together. Performing three times in two days, last Febru- ary 24, 25, the cast of the school play was well received by the twelve hundred people in the audi- ences. Besides the two regular evening perform- ancs, the play was presented at a special matinee for the studentbody. Based on the novel The Turn of the Screw by James Joyce, the play, The Innocents, was a highly dramatic production. In order to give more students an opportunity to display the1r talents, the play was double-cast with a total of nine students. Faculty advisors Eunice Pixton (costumes), Pouwell Vuyk (drama), and Stan Jarvis (stage, lighting and scenery), coordinate efforts to make the play a success. Practicing a scene together are Ruth Wilson as Flora and Neil Roberts as Miles. Climbing down into the storage room below the stage to locate some scenery is Randy Saunders. 64

Contemplating her part, previous to the performance while in the make-up After coming in from the garden at the beginning of the play, Miles room, the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose (Robyn Barnhurst), runs through her lines. (Neil Roberts) talks to the governess, Miss Giddens (Lesly Jensen). Before the performance, Miss Giddens, (Sherry Bodell), helps the ghost of Miss Jessell (Carole Carter) arrange her veil. After reciting a poem, eight-year-old Flora (Ruth Wilson) converses with the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose (Debi Tholen) , in Act I, scene Ill. During Scene II, Act I, the new governess. Miss Giddens (Sherry Bodell), takes the child Flora, (Deb Odorizzi) by the hand after telling her a bedtime story. After applying the pallid make-up called for in his part, the ghost, Peter Quint (Burnell Burgon), makes last-minute ad- justments on his costume before going on stage. 65

alumni return After being presented to a receptive audience during half-time, past and during present homecoming queens, attendants, and escorts leave the field . First Attendant Cindy Mann, Burnell Burgon, Homecoming Queen homecoming Irene Peterson , Rick Miller, Homecoming Queen (1969) Pam Adams , Boyd Wennerstrom , Second Attendant Debbie Nielson, and John Preston. Homecoming week began Monday morning, October 19, with the Door Decorating Contest won by Mr. George Shell's homeroom. During the week, some planned activities, including the traditional Powder Puff Football Game, were cancelled; however, beginning with a pep rally before school, students had a full day of events on Friday. Alumni and students filled the auditorium to capacity during the alumni assembly, which featured former Hillcrest students and introduced queen candidates. Preceding Friday's football game, a pep assembly was held in the stad1um where club floats were paraded including the HAM and HAW's winning float. That night the semi-formal Homecoming Dance, with the theme, \"One Brief Shining Moment,\" concluded the week's activities. By decorating Ron Wilkins', Dee Young's, and Layne Newman's lockers with crepe paper, pictures , and foil, pep club members boosted thear spirit before the homecoming game between Hillcrest and Murray. As Rick Miller watches, Pam Adams, last year's homecoming Accompanying themselves on guitars, Gordon Phelps and Rick Ber- queen, opens a clip before securing the crown on the new ger, alumni from 1968 and 1967, sang a modern \"pop\" song. homecoming queen, Irene Peterson. 66

After decorating the track rim with pumpkins, Camille Ware and Debby Odorizzi lead the audience in \" Pumpkin Sellin' on a Football Field,\" a chant about the Huskies ' great power. By going to the homecoming game enmasse, the senior boys, Ron Tuckfield , Rick Miller, Steve Maynard, John Preston , Sterling Carter, Burnell Burgon, and one junior, Larry Lowder boost enthusiasm during the game. Mike Peterson, an alumni from 1967, now a professional singer, entertains the studentbody with a folk song. Diplaying a take-off from this year's theme, the Foreign Language float is paraded before the stands by Robin Munson who answers a question posed by Steve Smart. 67

While waiting for the band, \"Burning Tree,\" to return, In honor of this year's football team, the annual Foot- Hugo Rico and date rest on the stage platform. ball Dance was held on November 6 in the girls' gym. In an effort to create a more casual atmosphere and stimulate a football dance better attendance, the traditionally semi-formal dance becomes a became a stomp. Refreshments and the formal honoring of stomp the football players during intermission were also left from the evening's activities. Dispersing various colors of the spectrum in organized oscillations, \"Mother Wart\" produced a light show. Approximately three hundred students stood along the banner-decorated walls and danced to the rhythmic beat of music by \"Burning Tree.\" Couples sit and stand along the banner decorated walls of the girls' gym when not dancing. Deb Odorizzi, Brent Dahl, Doug leonard, and their dates dance while most of the crowd watch and listen to the music. 68

Reed Bateman , Rebekah Hanson, and a couple from Brighton High School watch the \" Mother Wart\" light show. Dancing halts during intermission while a long-haired group Loyde Robinson grooves on the music with his date plays and sings ballads for students relaxing on the floor. Cynthia Boberg while other students \" do their own thing .\" While \" Burning Tree\" plays, the floors become crowded with students doing both slow and fast dances. 69

Havin g been elected that morning by the stu- With the lights dimmed in dentbody, Steven Pugmire and Sharon Parsons a \" Winter Wonderland \" of paper snowflakes and long strips of reign during the intermission as King and red and white plastic streamers, Queen of the dance. couples danced to the romantic music of the Tim Bates Orchestra at the Senior Hop on December the nineteenth in the girls' gym. During intermission, Steven Pugmire and Sharon Parsons were crowned king and queen of this annual semi-formal dance, and cakes and punch were served for refreshments in the dance studio. Conversation between Penny Poulsen and Jay Porter results in her laughingly hitting him on the arm. senior hop - IS a winter wonderland 70

Holding long-stemmed roses and smiling because of the honor are royalty chosen First Attendant Debbie Unck, Queen Chris Cooper, Second Attendants Tere Matson and Alayna Johnson . for S\\Neethearts ball For the first time a queen and her attendants were chosen by the Sophomore Class to reign at the annual Sweetheart's Ball , held on February 13th. This sem i-formal dance, with refreshments served during intermission , was attended by nearly two hundred students. Centered around the theme \" The Look of Love,\" with music furnished by the Miner Twins Quartet, the dance was organized by the Sophomore Class officers, who were helped by fourteen classmates to decorate the girls' gym. Making an announcement about the dance, Russell Brown asks students to help decorate for the dance. Caught up in the soft mood of the dance, Stan Smart and Karma Carver dance to \"A Time For Us.\" Dancing to the music of the Miner Twins Quartet and smiling at each other are Steve Jenkins and LeAnn Moore.

Walking up the stairs to reach the Lafayette Ballroom found on the mezzanine of Hotel Utah are Burnell Burgon , Allan Proctor and their dates. Enjoying the refreshments of fruit punch and cookies are Victor Tapp, Robin Beal, Nick Rudelich , Jane Olsen, Jerri Orr and Ron Bell. Couples dance moodily under the romantic atmosphere of \" It's the morning of our Lives. \" During a rainy evening , the Junior Class sponsored the most important dance of the year- the Junior Prom- on Saturday, April17. Both the Lafayette and Junior Ballrooms at the Hotel Utah , resplendent with their crystal chandeliers, draped walls, and patterned floor, completed the setting for this semi-formal dance centered around the theme \" It's the Morning of Our Lives.\" Soft and slow music, provided by the Lowell Hicks Orchestra, set the mood for the dance as well as the background for the Junior Promenade during intermission. Also, the queen and her two attendants, chosen by ballot Friday, were announced and received bouquets of roses. queen re1- gns over JUnior prom Before entering the Ballroom, Talking over the evening's happenings between dances students could buy the blue are Jasper Yazzie and Brenda Neils. tickets for the dance and pick up the program as a momento of the evening's activities. 72

During the promenade, juniors and their dates are formally introduced. Announced during intermission were the Junior Prom Royalty: Danette Hinkley, first attendant; Julie Moore, queen ; Coleen Bascom, second attendant. Enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the curtained dance floor at the Hotel Utah, couples dance to the music of the Lowell Hicks orchestra . Dressed in semi-formal attire, couples dance in the romantic mood created by the dim lights and the low music of the Lowell Hicks orchestra.

Caught in a posed stance against panted background of moon and sky are Drawing a crowd of two-hundred-eighty students Sheriff John Yates and two Deputies Gilbert Rodriguez and John Preston. dressed in Levis, cowboy hats, and boots, the annual girls' choice Huskie Howl was held on March 18. Cen- tered around the western theme \"Hayride and Moonlight,\" the FHA-sponsored dance sported such events as gunfights, \"death duels,\" and folk dances set to the tempo of the modern rock group \"Ravin.\" Intermission included three folk songs sung by Larry Lowder, Rick Miller, and Jay Yates, followed by a melodrama, \"The Fatal Necklace,\" sponsored by the Sigma Diam Club. Winding up intermission was the presentation of badges and scarves to Sheriff John Yates and his two deputies, Gilbert Rodriguez and John Preston, who were elected by the girls earlier in the day during first period. girls ask boys to huskie ho\\NI While the Countess (Janet Ferguson) sits and sips, the hero (Burnell As Steve Smart shyly covers his face with his Burgon), rushes in to rescue the heroine (Kim Williams), from the grip of hat, his date, Cindy Mann, prepares the villain (Neil Roberts) and the countess's evil daughter (Ruth Wilson). to defend herself from \"bandits.\" Adding a personal joke to the melodrama as they rehearse in Mr. Vuyk's room, Burnell Burgon, Kim Williams, Neil Roberts, and Ruth Wilson salute \"Kochise\" in preparation for their part at the Huskie Howl. 74

rats participate Going after the food at the end of the tightrope, a rat pauses midway to rest. in first annual decathalon With various names like Stud, Bill So Baggin's, and J.C., twenty rats were featured on March 25 in the first Hillcrest Rat Decathalon. Starting as an exercise in applied learnmg by psychology students, the decathalon sported such events as a cross country run and timed ladder climb. As student teacher in the psychology classes, Mr. Calderera, from Brigham Young University, assisted students in the learning experience which dealt with trial and error learning. Group owners of the winning rats received twenty-five extra credit points for their efforts. After running the maze several times suc- In the cross country maze, a rat decathalon champion attempts cessfully, a rat heads for a reward of food to find a shortcut to his reward of food. at the end of the maze. assembly opens school year In the traditional opening assembly in the auditorium on August 26, a new school year was begun when the studentbody gave President Steve Smart a standing ovation for his opening speech. Introductions of new faculty members by Vice- Principal Paul Kochevar followed Steve's speech, and the songleaders presented a new routine to entertain the studentbody. After Principal DelMar Schick emphasized school standards, the Oklahoma cast presented previews of the forthcoming school musical, and Mr. Leo Dean concluded the assembly by leading first the Chamber Choir, then the studentbody, in the school song. In the opening assembly, Mr. Shick emphasizes to new students the importance of keeping school dress standards. 75

Following her musical score, the clarinet player wets During \" The Walls of Jerico\" the drummer produces a special her reed prior to her entrance. rumbling effect in conjunction with the brass section. On Wednesday, March 3, Brigham Young University's b.y.u. \\Nind forty-five member Wind Symphony Orchestra performed symphony in concert at Hillcrest as part of a six-day tour performs at involving fifteen concerts. hillcrest Among the numbers performed were Holst's \"First Taking a deep breath, trombone player prepares to supplement Suite for Band in E Flat,\" and \"The Walls of Jericho,\" by the trumpet section during the climax of \"The Walls of Jericho.\" Morten Gould. \"A Time for Us,\" played as a solo by Jan Clark on her harp, and Von Weber's \" Second Clarinet Concerto,\" a solo by Dr. David Randall, provided outstanding entertainment for the receptive audience. After using the cymbals, the orchestra member quiets Playing a special rendition of \"A Time For Us\" as a solo, the his cymbals while drummers furnish the beat. orchestra's harpist picks the strings of her instrument. 76

Marching in uniform to drill tunes Buglers play the drill tune \"Going Out of My Mind\" while marching . last October 7, the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Drum and Bugle Team from Hawaii returned to Hillcrest to display their discipline and precision. Playing mainly popular tunes such as \" Born Free \" and \" Stars and Stripes Forever\" with their eighteen bugles, five drums and a pair of cymbals, they filled the gym with vibrant sound . Coupled with the ten musical selections, the drill team performed a series of intricate marching patterns during their twenty- minute perofrmance. bugle team returns to hillcrest Playing tunes from memory while performing a precision formation , the twenty-five-man team entertained Hillcrest's studentbody. Watching their team perform are two of the drill team's sergeants who listen for defects in the performance. Playing the tune \"2001 Space Odyssey Fanfare,\" the Drum and Bugle team kept their instruments in perfect allignment as they pivoted and marched with absolute precision. 7

university Jazz orchestra performs at hillcrest After two postponements in one week, the University of Utah Jazz Orchestra finally performed at Hillcrest, February 18, for the first time in three years. Led by composer-director Ladd Mcintosh, the orchestra, entertaining in a style all their own, played such favorites as \" Aquarius \" and \" A Taste of Honey,\" as well as some original compositions including \"The Word was the Blues. \" Arrangmg for the program was Hillcrest's new band director, Robert Hixson, who played a trumpet in the orchestra. Soloists were often featured in the numbers that were played . Often during the selections, sections of the orchestra were featured . By using mutes on their horns, the members of the trumpet section create a new effect. Energetically leading as Hillcrest's new band director, Robert Hixon, back row, left, and the rest of the orchestra perform is Ladd Mcintosh . 78

From the musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye and his daughter Brighton's Adagio Dancers perform a modem dance routine Hodel discuss plans for her future marriage. to the \"Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet.\" brighton presents musical talent Sir Don Quixote and his squire make pledges of bravery before riding off to an imaginary battle. Entertaining Hillcrest students last March, Brighton High School's traveling assembly presented selections from their musical productions as well as song and dance numbers. First on the assembly were scenes taken from Man of La Mancha followed by a Charleston dance routine and two vocal solos, \"Jean\" and \"Lady of the Canyon.\" Next, various sections from Fiddler on the Roof were presented. Brighton's stage band then performed \"A Taste of Honey\" and the assembly was concluded with the Adagio Dancers performing the \"Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet.\" In a scene re-enacted from Brighton's Musical, Man of La Mancha, the squire Sancho delivers a musical message from his master Don Quixote to the lovely Aldonza. 79

Dressed in casual attire, couples dance to the music of Burning Tree. Couples dance enthusiastically in mix-match outfits during the With his trusty scooter, Steve Maynard rushes afternoon stomp celebrating \"A Week.\" toward the finish line during the scooter race. \"A\" \\Neek features / t-shirt day Students chosen as home room representatives for mix-match day are: Debby Smart, Rebekah Hanson, Ruth Wilson , Judy Reynolds, Jean After a month of advanced planning, the HAM Bawden , Kathy Bigler, Shelly Flitton, Pam Ewell , Susan Richmond , and HAW association festivities were held the Patti O'Connor, Shelley Campbell , Christy May, Carol Carter, JoAnne week of January 10. Jointly planned and Elenes, Marilynn Olsen , Ed Hall, Irene Peterson , Evelyn Burbank, organized both by girls and boys of Hillcrest High, Alayna Johnson , Ginger Eckman , Dalam Smith , Byrl McClellan , the week's activities were climaxed by a Sharon Middlesworth , Lee Wood , Cindy Mann , carnival and dance Saturday night. George Hellstrom, and Steve Smart. New for this year and starting out the week's activities on Monday was the Beard and Braid Contest; Tuesday, students participated in Hat Day; Wednesday was assigned Huskie T-Shirt Day. Thursday's activities included Mr. and Miss Irresistible Day, and Friday, Dress-Up Day, was highlighted by an afternoon assembly which included a Newly-Wed Game, a chicken race, a mis-matched hula-hoop contest, and a pie eating contest featuring faculty members. 80

During the \"Dating Game,\" Mike Lopez, Rachel Lopez, Christy May, Irene Peterson, Susan Green Barry Newbold, and Sherry Bodell watch as Dale Porter and Donna Cook kiss after getting a correct answer. Nancy Littlefield and Suzanne Bernardo count braids on Debbie Odorizzi's and Lani Larson's heads as Mary Ann Beratto watches during the braid contest. Going two weeks without a shave for the beard contest, Larry Lowder sits patiently while Debbie Smart measures his beard. As Mary Ann Beratto and Bud Little react to Burnell Burgon 's cream-smeared face, Ed Hall, Boyd Wenerstrom, Gary Ostler, and Dave Johnson judge faculty contestants Don Gust, Delmar Schick, Boone Colegrove, Paul Kochevar, and Douglas Anderson gulping coconut cream pies. Being named \"teacher of the year,\" Mr. Veri Casto is awarded a carnation by Bonnie Leavitt. 81





Executing a typical offense play against Brighton , Layne Newman (42), Bob Erdman (40) , and Dennis Brimhall (36) fight for a first down . Attempting to pass the ball over Granite's team is John Yates (10). Raynor Pearce Head Coach Larry Yates Marxin Maxwell Ass't Coach Ass't Coach Dave Matson Wayne Wagstaff John Yates Kevin Winn Greg Hand Jim Ault Defensive Back Defensive Back Captain End End End Quarter Back 84

football team enters state meet Mark Besendorfer Kevin Beebe Gary Rawson Guard Guard Guard Marvin Maynes Cory Webster Stuart Hathenbruck BOX SCORES Guard End Guard Hillcrest 6 .................. Granger 8 Under the coaching of Raynor Pearce, Larry Hillcrest 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judge 3 Yates , and two new assistant coaches, Marvin Max- Hillcrest 30 .......... . ........ Cyprus 0 well and Grant Price, the 45 members of the foot- Hillcrest 20 ..... . ............. Tooele 6 ball team brought many honors to Hillcrest. Hillcrest 6 ......... . ........ Granite 13 Hillcrest 33 ................... Jordan 0 Beating the new Region Three school , Cotton- Hillcrest 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cottonwood 0 wood , and holding four schools scoreless, the team Hillcrest 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brighton 0 finished the season second in region competition , Hillcrest 21 ............ . ...... Murray 8 losing only one game to Granite. Hillcrest 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish Fork 13 Although qualifying for state playoffs last Novem- ber, the team lost the first game to Spanish Fork. Doran Lybbert Rick Dem1ng George Hellstrom Brent Reed Lyle Edwards Guard Center Tackle Tackle Defensive End Scott Glover Bob Erdmann John Johnson Bruce Le Prey Chris Boggess Center Half Back Tackle Tackle Tackle Punter Defensive End Brad Bateman Jay Wiseman Defensive Back Half Back

Lunging forward from the line of scrimmage are Bruce Le Prey (61 ), Dee Young (66), Ron Steve Mclff Wilkins (89), Layne Newman (42), Jim Ault (80), Ron Bell (30) , and Steve Pugmire (28). Manager Ervin Baker Steve Hoki Manager Manager Jeff Bailey Mike Johancsik Manager Manager Tom Heward Rod Mathews Steve Shields Center Center Tackle Larry Yates Grant Price Layne Newman Ron Bell Melvin Draper Ass't Coach Ass't Coach Full Back Full Back Line Backer Line Backer Line Backer

Jerel Wright Kim Kennington Kyle Anderson Fullback Defensive Back Defensive Back Brian Teran Steve Rushton Defensive Back Tackle Mark Allen Keith Rasmussen Defensive Back Defensive Back Steve Pugmire Dennis Brimhall Half Back Half Back Defensive Back Defensive Back Dee Young Robert Black Mario Alba Captain Tackle Tackle Tackle Line Backer Ron Wilkins Nick Rudelich Tom McKenna End End End Receiving a pass from John Yates (10}, Ron Wilkins (89} lunges forward for a first down during the Murray game. 8

Displaying quick reactions which helped sophomore team members defeat Murray and finish the season unbeaten , Rod Yengich (89) . rushes in , arms up, attempting to block a pass while Gary Dayley (78) , Stan Endo (68) , Brent Reed (75) , and Jerry Tischner (88) move in to help. nevv coaches supervise j.v. and After playing seven games, the fifty-five sopho- sophomore football more football team members ended their season undefeated, having displayed a strong offense and a tough defense. Because most of the twenty-five junior varsity team members played on the varsity squad, they lost all but one of their eight games. As Mike Sinks (32), tries to catch a pass, Robert Nichols (65), Steve Sumbot (72), and Jim Millerburg rush in to help. Hillcrest 16 . . . . . . . . Judge 50 Hillcrest 6 ..... .. . Cyprus 30 Hillcrest 6 .. . . ... . Tooele 13 Hillcrest 8 .. .. . . . Granite 52 Hillcrest 0 .... ... . Jordan 12 Hillcrest 21 . . . Cottonwood 0 Hillcrest 0 . . . . . . Brighton 21 Hillcrest 0 . ....... Murray 14 Going into a huddle during a game against Murray are Brent Reed (75), Stan Endo (68), Robert Nichols (65), and Mike Webb (80). New to the school this year are junior varsity coaches Marvin Maxwell and Grant Price. 88

BOX SCORES Hillcrest 32 .......... Cyprus 16 Hillcrest 40 • • • • • • • • • 0 Tooele 8 Hillcrest 18 •••••• 0 •••• Granite 8 Hillcrest 26 Jordan0 ••••••••• 0. 6 Hillcrest 48 •••• 0 0 •• Cottonwood 6 Hillcrest 32 0 •••• 0 ••• 0. Brighton 16 Hillcrest 24 ............ Murray 6 Smiling proudly as he talks Waiting for the ball to be snapped, the sophomore about his sophomore team is defensive line prepares to move forward with Rod Yangich Coach Veri (Tex) Casto. (89) covering the offensive end. Elated and muddy after a win over Cottonwood are junior varsity members ; Tackling a Murray player, Stan Endo (68), and Scott Dunn (28), Row One: Brian Teran , Brad Bateman. Row Two : Stuart Hathenbruck, Cory pull down as Mike Alba (69) moves in to help. Webster, Kevin Beebe, Dave Matson, Robert Black, Rod Mathews, Cris Boggess. Row Three: Jerel Wright, Keith Rasmussen , Steve Rushton , Doran Libert, Marvin Maynes, Kyle Anderson . Row Four: John Johnson, Steve Shields, Greg Hand, Kexin Winn , Lyle Edwards, Kim Kennington . Tom Hew- ard , and George Hellstrom. Ball carrier Dave Larsen (30) goes off tackle picking up blocks from Mike Sinks (32), Brad Belcher (50), Gary Dayley (78), and Jerry Tischner (88) .

Outjumping his single Granite defender, Ron Bell drills this Being smothered by a Jordan defender, Bob shot for two points while Dave Matson watches. Erdman seeks to get rid of the ball . Brighton 's guard unsuccessfully attempts to block a lay-up by Scott Bradford. Senior guard John Yates anxiously awaits a pass in the Hillcrest-Jordan game. 90

varsity ties for reg1- on There is no contest as Ron Wilkins makes another ju mp shot over his Granite defender. As a Granite player goes up for a jump shot, Hillcrest's Scott Bradford (34) and Ron Bell (30) try to block the attempt. With his back to the camera Ron Bell watches With the prospect of returning Ron Wilkins get off another shot, which means to the State Tournament after a two-year absence, Hillcrest's two more points for Hillcrest. varsity basketball team started practice in early November. Hillcrest 46 ........ . Granite 68 Starting with basic fundamen- Hillcrest 71 • 0 •••• Cottonwood 41 tals and working up to tricky of- fensive and binding defensive Hillcrest 98 ........ . . Jordan 55 plays, the team fought through a tough pre-season schedule and then Hillcrest 68 •••••• 0 ••• Murray 66 moved into season play confident of a victorious season. After Hillcrest 74 ....... . Brighton 60 opening the season with a disa- pointing loss to Granite, the Hillcrest 61 .......... Granite 66 Huskies mounted victory after vic- tory to end region play with a Hillcrest 76 ••• 0 •• Cottonwood 61 8-2 win-loss record and a tie for first place in the region. Hillcrest 51 Jordan 36 ••• 0 •••••• Hillcrest 68 .......... Murray 66 Hillcrest 78 ......... Brighton 74 Warming up for the Jordan game, Dennis Brimhall goes up for a jump shot. 91

Dave Matson Guard In the opening seconds of a game against Jordan, Ron Bell Ron Wilkins ties the ball as onlooking Ron Bell Forward follows the action. As Ron Bell moves into rebound position, Scott Bradford shoots an uncontested jump shot against Brighton. Scott Heinecke Scott Curtis Center Forward 92

During a time out in the Murray game, Coach Art Hughes instructs his team concerning a change in defense. Listening are Ron Bell, Scott Bradford, Bryce Glover, Ass't. Coach Larry Yates, Ron Wilkins, Brian Teran , Kevin Winn , Duff Greenwell, Dennis Brimhall, and Scott Curtis . Coach Art Hughes gives last-minute instructions to Ron Bell. While two Granite players look on, Ron Wilkins out-maneuvers his defensive man and gets two points for Hillcrest. 93

Listening as Coach Larry Yates talks to Kevin Winn (31) dunng time out are Duff Greenwell , Randy Newbold, Kelly Abel , Nick Rudelich , Bruce Wagstaff, Victor Tapp, and Reed Cutler. Hillcrest 76 0 • •• •••••••• Granite 66 Hillcrest 77 ........ Cottonwood 59 Hillcrest 67 ••••• 0. 0 0 •• 0 Jordan 53 Hillcrest 83 •••••••••• • 0 Murray 69 Hillcrest 68 ••••••• 0 •• • Brighton 64 Hillcrest 62 . . .. . .... . .. Granite 64 Hillcrest 68 Cottonwood 37 • 0 •••• Hillcrest 69 • 0 ••••• • •••• Jordan 52 Hillcrest 74 ............ Murray 45 Hillcrest 79 Brighton 69• • • • • • • • 0 During a game against Cottonwood, Kevin Winn (31) takes a high jump shot while Randy Newbold (30) , Greg Rand (33) and Duff Greenwell prepare for a possible rebound . Junior varsit y ends season undefeated With a four-game edge over their closest rival, Going up for a jump shot, Duff Greenwell shoots over an attempted the junior varsity basketball team finished the block while Bryce Glover (32) and Scott Heinecke rush in. season with a 10-0 win-loss record and thus won first place in region competition. Practicing every night after school against the varsity team from the middle of November to the end of February, the junior varsity team included six juniors and five sophomores. Three of the juniors also dressed for varsity and at the end of the regular season six of the junior varsity team members were taken on the varsity squad after the varsity team gained a berth in the state tournament. 94

sophomore basketball team vvins division With a Brighton guard attempting to steal the ball, Bruce Wagstaff prepares to throw to Kelly Abel (23) for an assist. After a tie-up, Reed Cutler (21) jumps against a Brighton player while Wayne Wasden (33), Mike Webb (31), Kelly Abel and Brent Reed prepare for the tip. With some of the sophomore basketball team Hillcrest 76 ............ Granite 58 members playing junior varsity and some dressing Hillcrest 71 ........ Cottonwood 44 for varsity, team members acquired the polish and Hillcrest 71 ............ Jordan 42 experience necessary to win nine out of their ten Hillcrest 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray 49 games in competition last January and February. Hillcrest 53 . . . . . . . . . . Brighton 54 Hillcrest 66 ............ Granite 58 Practicing after school under the new coach, Hillcrest 63 ........ Cottonwood 58 Grant Price, the twelve team members, playing on Hillcrest 78 ............ Jordan 46 the days preceding varsity games, developed the Hillcrest 57 ............ Murray 42 skills necessary for play on next year's J.V. and Hillcrest 68 ........... Brighton 51 varsity teams. During the crucial game with Brighton for first place in region play, Kelly Abel shoots for a point while Robert Bush (42) and Bruce Wagstaff anticipate a rebound. Hillcrest won 68 to 51.

Mrs. Betty Ferguson's classroom door depicted a giant 1n green hand grabbing the state of Utah, which helped boost school spirit during tournament week. huskies compete state finals During a time-out in Monday's game against Viewmont, Coach Art Hughes gives his players advice which led to a 56 to 44 victory. Combined singing of the school song by cheerleaders, songleaders, pep club, and In the team's second tournament game against Weber students filled the U. of U. fieldhouse during the half time at the state tournament who became the state champions, Dave Matson playoffs. attempts an outside shot over the head of a rival player. 96