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Prov1dmg contmuous influence in the promotion of school spirit, the Key Club, directed by a new advisor, built leadership qualities in 1ts thirty-eight members. Activ1ties ihcluded sellmg programs at football and basketball games, conducting flag ceremonies, and with the use of the club's treasury, purchasing a gift for the school at the year's end. The Key Club elected Norfolk jacket this year wh1ch were purchased from Jack David's for thirty dollars each. As a culminating event the club attended the annual International Convention this spring, held at Weber State College. Dennis Higbee Kevin Jorgenson Randy Nate Von Hortin Mike Miller Randy Olson Alan Proctor Johnny Jackson Bruce Monson Posing for a picture in front of the new brass bulletin board, purchased by the Key Club, are members Brian Teran, Bryan Drake, Bruce Monson, John Preston, Devm Oliverson, Steve Smart, Eric Hellstrom, and Steve Kuwahara. Steve Sheilds Steve Smart Ron Tuckfield Adelbert Vance Howard Young Ray Smart Bryan Thomson Dennis Wynn Richard Underwood Cory Webster 45

After winning the pie eating contest, Paul Kochevar exchanges Woitong to hove their mosmotched oulfols 1udged ore Russ Polrock, Bloone RIChardson , remarks with Don Gust and Delmer Schick. Randy Olsen , Jerry Elmer, Creed Ostler, Alan Wenerstrom, Debboe Olsen, Herbert Benolly, Krist one Marchant , Cindy Mann , and Pom Toschner. Election of the Boys ' and Girls ' Association officers came later this year because of a split in the school. Once elections were held, the Boy ' and Girl ' A ociation plann d \"A' Week actovities . This week featured special events each day, January 23 to the 27 . Wilmer Barnett Lucile Diefenderfer Monday was boys· and girls\" day with boys carrying the girls ' books during the afternoon. On Tuesday, students dressed casually while on Wednesday, Counselor Counselor everyone competed by wearing mis-matched clothes; winners were announced at the beginning of a General Motors· Assembly. Thursday, everyone wore the craziest hat they could find . Friday was green and white day with the traditional Boys · and Girls ' Association Assembly held in the gym. Hogh - lighting this activity were a pie eating contest, a_ most beautiful legs contest, and a senior-faculty basketball game won by the senior boys . Ending the week-long activities, a stag dance and carnival, held Saturday night, drew more than seven hundred students. Betty Mclaughlin Richard Bird Advisor Advisor Mr. Schick lostens as offiCers of the Boys ' and Goris ' AssoCiotoon exploon theor pions for · A · Week 46 On Monday of \" A Week, Jenny Hutchongs obediently comes books for Fronk Reid and Arnie Bigler

Steve Matson Boyd Wenerstrom Kathy Martineau Debbie Smart David Burningham Pres1dent Vice- Pres1dent Pres1dent Marsha leak Gary Ostler Irene Peterson Karen Stillman Mitzi larsen Conn 1e Edmunds d1sploys her Historian Historian unusual heod geor on Thursday 's Hot Day. Ray Smart Jim Peters Debbie Nielsen Kelly Bishop Colleen Bascom Yvonne Jensen MISmatched contestants appear on stage for f1nal judgmg . 47

Typing under Mrs. Phyllos Gunnel s onstructions are Rehashing copy for the Expressions ore Co-editors Harvey Lollywhite and Deno Christian. Joni Cobbi and Jennifer Sainsbury. After exceptional selections in literature and art were compiled, the Creative Writing Class published Expressions magazine. To give an outlet for contributions from members of the entire studentbody was the sole purpose of the magazine. The co-editors and their assistants drew layouts, reworked copy, and selected illustrations under the supervision of Mrs. Phyllis Gunnel. In March orders were taken for the twenty-five cent magazine which was distributed during April. Discussion led by their advisor creates moxed emotions among the Expressions staff: front to Row One : Connie Lake, Connoe Edmunds. Carole Smoth Jennoe Esponozo Row Two : Gonger Den Christ an, Randy Ostler, Ron Chesnok, Rod Glover; Row Three: Harvey Ldlywhote, Doc Jolynn Haun, Eddie Valdez. 48

Under the direction of Mrs. Ann Griffiths, the debate coach, the seventy members of Hillcrest's Debate Club had a busy year. In addition to debatmg against e1ght 1ndividual schools ana entering four tournaments, they were also enthusiastic supporters of school activi- ties. Among other things, the debate club built a homecoming float, sponsored a casino during \"A\" week, held a Chirstmas party at the Pepperoni, and had a spring get-together at Mrs . Griffiths ' house. Mrs . Ann Griffiths Collen O'Brien Advisor President Eric Hellstrom Larry McCleery Manager Program Manager Preparing a rebuttal in a debate with East High Listening to Mrs. Griffiths ' instructions on extemp are , far left, Row One : Ann Denaris, Mary are Ann Dennaris and Mary Jane Olson. Jane Olson, Lynn Bath, Creed Ostler, Jim Banner, Dave Evans , Karl Freeman , Brad Child, Randall Green, Robin Munson, Carolyn Warmker, Mike Reed, Mark Goodmansen, Sharlene Furse , Kevin Jorgenson, Kelly Christensen, Dave Matson, Dan DeMarco, Nick Rudelich , Keith Freeman , Kelly Bishop, Colleen Crapo, Robyn Seal , Kim Vincent, Olea Lovell , Lesley Jensen, Carolynn Parkin, and Marie Churich. D1scussing U.S. Foreign Policy are second year debators: Lynn Malmslrom, Kevin Hayden, John Preston , and Bryan Drake d1scuss poss1ble Sheri Macfarlane , Paul Grubb, Karen Dahl, Mel Malmstrom , Kathy approaches for w inning at region. Olson, Brace Sovelius, and Ginger Eckman. 49

Ann Griffiths John Preston Bryan Drake Margie Loveless Sheri Macfarlane Adv1sor Weber: :>nd Place Reg1on: 5 0 Reg1on 3 2 With statements such as, \"It is the position of the affir- Larry McCleery Kevin Haydn mative that. . ; ... and now we'd like to show that the statis quo has been inadequate for ... ,\" Region: 4·1 debate tud nt found ways to put across their points in an effective and convincing manner. Contmuing debate on the question, \"Resolved: That Congress should prohibit United States unilateral military intervention in foreign countries,\" Hillcrest's team won fourth place at the Weber College debate meet, while two team members, Bryan Drake and John Preston, finished second in the finals. In Region Three competition, Hillcrest qualified five students for state competition. First year debate students Mark Allen, Randy Green, and Sterl1ng Sainsbury corefully read various magazines to find matenal to use in their debates. Lynn Malstrom Mel Malstrom Reg1on: 3-2 Diane Johnson Mary Jane Olson 50 Reg1on: 3 2

lostenong attentively as Mr. Shell dosplays the club pendant ore, Left to Right, Row Fou r: Dione Johnson, Boyd Wenerstrom, Connoe Edumunds, Tom Seal; low Row One : Blaine Olson, Kevin Hills, Cathy Cutler, Jean Dongo, Morton Hoesch; Five: Jom Peters, Chris DeGroot, Marsha Leak, Pot Kikel, Kathy Shepherd Stand- Row Two: Jennofer Sainsbury, Violet Ekstrom, Pam Toschner, Kris Beckstead, Row ing: Eric Hellstrom, WyloGene Myers, Goye Brinton, JoAnn VonAiphen, Kr s Three: Mary Jane Olson, Moureena Hansen, Yvonne Sorenson, Leon Hansen Sharp, Janet Ferguson, Lela Turner, Dennos Higbee, Grant Hawkins . Eligibility into the NHS was determined by the grade point averages of both juniors and seniors this year. As only the top percentage of the studentbody were eligible for membership, the National Honor Society brought recognition to the members for thetr servtce, character, and scholastic achievement. Thirty-three students who maintained an A- average for the previous two years were officially welcomed to the organization on January 21, 1970, in an induction ceremony. As Marsha Leak announces the names of the new members at the induction ceremony, Offocers of the Notional Honor Society, Eric Hellstrom, Londo Hampton, Mr. Shell hands Dione Johnson her certificate of membership. Marsha Leak, and Kathy Shepherd d;scuss theor chooce of class pons with Mr. George Shell, theor advisor. 51

Various awards we1e given to students who displayed outstanding leadership and participa- tion throughout their four years of high school . Among these honors diversified awards were granted to the pupd who ach1eved the highest score on the Betty Crocker Homemaker Test, given to the Senior girls last December. Recognition was also given to four representatives of Hillcrest High School who participated at Boys' and Girls' Sta te held during the summer at Utah State University. Cathy Cutler Kathy Martineau Honor Student Honor Student Girl's State Girl's State Terry Setterberg Kevin Hills Honor Student Honor Student Violet Ekstrum, Betty Crocker Homemaker, perfects the art of preparing a pleasing table setting . Karla Pearson Christine DeGroot Sterling Scholar: Music Honor Student 52 linda Parkin Jean Donga Honor Student Honor Student

Randy Olson Mr. Wilmar Barnett discusses w1th Blame Olson, Cathy Cutler, and Randy Blaine Olson Boys' State Olson the ir experiences at Boys' and G irls ' Sto e lost summer. Boys ' State Mr. Max Dickson conducts a meetmg with honor winners: Kev1n Hills, Denn1s Higbee, Maureena Hansen Grant Hawkins, Jennifer Sainsbury, Karla Pearson, and David Smith. Honor Student Patricia Richards David Smith Honor Student Sterling Scholar: Ind. Arts Linda Hampton Richard Walsh Honor Student Honor Student 53

Rewarded for pat1ence and intensive study, only nineteen honor students maintained a 3.7 grade point Jennifer Sainsbury Grant Hawkins average mat least ten solid subjects Pam Tischner Sterling Scholar: English Sterling Scholar: General throughout four years of high school. Honor Student National Merit Scholarship Twelve students were chosen by a faculty committee to be Sterling Scholars representing eleven specific subjects and one general aptitude area. Each of these nominees prepared his required material to enter in statewide competition. Debbie Christensen Kathy Shepard Honor Student Honor Student Violet Ekstrum Herbert Benally Betty Crocker Homemaker Sterling Scholar: Fine Arts David Burningham Honor Student Mr. Killpack watches intently as Herbert Benolly skillfully prepares his portfolio as a Sterling Scholar art contestant. 54

Colleen Hickson Eric Hellstrom Sterlmg Scholar: Homemaking Sterling Scholar: Math National Merit Scholarship Steve Mlaker Other specified awards were also administered to two of Kris Beckstead Honor Student the honor students who qualified as semi-finalists in Honor Student the National Merit Testing Program. Eligible for further Trudy Warnes testing, these students were recognized for being Sterling Scholar: For. Lang. in the top two-percent, nation wide. Orientat1on for the two semi-finalists was held in October at each one's desired university, where each was given free meals and a personal tour of the campus. Also among the honor winners were the four students chosen to represent Hillcrest High School on the Young Americans' television program debating agaist Davis High School last February. Dennis Higbee Sterlmg Scholar: Sp & Drama Mitch Huntsman Pat Kikel Sterlmg Scholar: Soc. Sc. Honor Student Expla.ning the required material needed to became eligtble as a Sterling Scholar contestant, Mrs. Hulda Grossgrove shows Trudy Warnes the forms to be completed 55



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In the clos1ng scene of the mus1col, the nuns smg, 'CI1mb Every Mountom.' Kris Beckstead Gayle Bush Bob Conder Maria Rainer Maria Rainer Georg von Trapp Assisting Kent Mangum in one of his costume changes ore Camille Wore and Jackie Boulton, while Bruce Densley, Karma Carver, Kathy Ontiveros Valerie Brown, and Arnie Bigler wait offstage for the1r cues . Mike Miller Marlene Newbold Kristine Marchant Georg von Trapp Lies I Lies I Bruce Densley Valerie Brown Kent Mangum Singing to Elsa Schoeder (Morg1e Loveless). Max Delweiler Friedrich Louisa Kurt (Joy Yates) explains how love con survive. 58

Karma Carver Sherrie Petersen Jolee White Brigitta Marta Gretl Grouped around props for Act 1, Pouwel Vuyk, speech director, d1scusses Teaching the Tropp children the song · Do, Re, Me ' is actor's position with student director Conn1e lake while William Chnstensen, their governess Moria, (Gayle Bush) . arches ro conductor, and Glenna Dodge, art direc or, listen This year's school musical, presented Dec. 11, 12, Applauding Kris Beckstead as Mike Moiler receoves her is the entire cast: lynda 13, involved more than sixty students in both Von Oostendorp, Janet Hall, Annette larsen, Susan Bascom, Cathy Cutler, Pam backstage and on-stage roles, but required the Tischner, Jolene lund, Janice Maynard, lynette Beckstead, Arnoe B•gler, Enc Hell - assistance of the Speech, Art, and Music Departments strom, lorry Droke, Marsha leak, Debra Tholen, Lon Cartwnght, Krostone Pearce, as well. More than three thousand-five hundred attended Sound of Music. By rehearsing night and day for nine weeks, the cast successfully presented the story of the Trapp Family singers in the school's annual musical. Also contributing to the total success of the performance were make-up students who learned how to effectively apply make-up; stage design students who were responsible for the construction and moving of stage scenery; orchestra students who supplied a musical atmosphere; and the clothing classes, headed by Eunice Pixton, who provided part of the nuns' wardrobe. Doug Pearce, Kathy Atkinson, Myrna l•bbert, Roy Smart, Dove Dumas. Janet Fer - guson, Randy Ostler, lmdo Ault, Kathy Mortmeau, Sharon Nilsson, Kathy Onto- veros, Paula Christianson, Down Phelps , Jonene Johnson, Jolee Wh1te, Fronk Reid, Sherrie Petersen, Debbie Christensen, Karma Carver, Motolda Leyba , Kent Mangum, Tom Leyba, Valerie Brown, Bruce Densley, and Marlene Newbold . 59

Mr. Pouwel Vuyk Mrs. Glenna Dodge Debi Tholen Lesly Jenson Russ Patrick Dire or StageD s1gn S udent Director Student Director Student D~rector Getting up, ago nst the doctors w1shes, Vinn1e (Sherry Bodel l) fan s '\" \\he arms of her husband (Dave King) as he promises to be bapt ized. H1red and fired almost dady, the m01ds, Karen Stillman, Janet Ferguson , Janice Maynes , Carole Carter, and January Beck are seen together only at curtam call. 60

Sherry Bod ell Davi d Ki ng Vinn e Father By practicing one hour before school and three hours after school each day for six weeks, the seventeen member cast brought this year's school play to perfection. Students, applying for parts, numbered one hundred-twenty, and try-outs lasted one week. Directed by Mr. Pouwel Vuyk, and consisting of a predominately junior cast, \"Life with Father\" was presented February 27 and 28 to small, receptive audiences. Thursday, February 26, Vinnie (Sherry Bodell) and Cora (Conn•e lake) , stand•ng , d•scuss Cora's the play was performed for thirty junior high students. marriage plans while Mary (Debbie Odenzzi) , Clarence (Joy Yates) In charge of scenic design, Mrs. Glenna Dodge and Mary (Anno VanDam) politely converse. and members of her stage design class constructed the life- like living-room scene used in all three acts. Mrs. Eunice Pixton's supervisi o n over costumes included the task of choosing the proper dress styles and materials to depict the 1880's. Sitting around the breakfast table, Harlan (Jon Tholen). Whitney (Dove Dumas). Clarence (Joy Yates). and John (Cloy Stouffer) listen sullenly as Father (Dave King) loudly discusses the stock market. Rev. Dr. Lloyd (Mike Miller) looks on as Dr. Humphreys (Lyle Buchanon). Dr. Somers (Russ Patrick). and Father (Dove King) discuss V.nnie\"s health. 61

Stand,ng m the modst of the pep club durong half t1me at the homecomong football game are K m Carlston , Pam Adams, Homecommg Queen ; Denn1s Higbee, Karen Stillman , First Attendent; Allen Bath , Kris Beckstead, Second Attendent; Eric Hellstrom, and lost years Homecommg Queen , Conn1e Hansen . Keeping the week's theme \"A Time For Us,\" and the thought of winning the football game in mind, many of Hillcrest's clubs and association began work on decorations and parade floats as Homecoming week began early in October. By Thursday various signs and posters wtth such phrases as \"Beat the Diggers\" and \"Hit 'em in the mouth!\" covered doors and lockers. Friday featured a pep assembly, a parade, and the introduction of the Homecoming queen and attendents. Following the assembly, the studentbody sat through cold, wet weather to watch the Hillcrest-Jordan football game, the outcome of which was a six to six tie. Friday night the Homecoming Dance was held, bringing the week to an end. Two p1mples get mterv1ewed 1n Thursdays Homecommg Alumn1 Assembly. Applaud,ng lost years Homecommg Queen Connie Hansen ore the 1969 queen contestants: Pam Adams, Gayle Bush, Paulo Christ•onson, Cathy Cutler, Sheri MacFarlane, Marlene Newbold, Suzette Noland. Debbie Potter, lauri Willand, Aida Z1zumbo, Karen Stillman, Colleen o·Broan, Sharon Nilsson, Chrosl1ne Marchant, Delores Curley, Debbie Christensen, Kris Beckstead .

Portraying the theme · A T1me For Us ,' the Art C'ub s Homecom1ng float took th ird place. Soft and romant1c was the mood created a the HomecorT'mg Dance. Members of the ~.B.I. provided slow, smooth music lor the donee Friday n1ght. Busily at work decarotmg Mr. Boone Colegrove s door ore Paulo Chnst1onson, Lindo Hampton, Fronk Reid, and Kevin Oliverson . 63

'Burnmg Tree,' one of H llcrest sown groups, with members Sk1p Schmiett, Dave Dumas, Scott Dumas, and Garth Glenn provided tl.e mus•c for the football dance. Centered around the theme \"A Time For Us, \" the Football Dance held on November 7 portrayed memories of football games played throughout the gridiron season. Music by the \"Burning Tree' was temporarily silenced by intermission activities as proud Huskies looked on while each member of the football team received honors during a promenade. Beneath a spirited atmosphere filled with Huskie Victories, this annual dance, sponsored by the Cheerleaders, Songleaders, and Pep Club, ended another successful football season for Hillcrest. Grant Hawkins and h1s date Linda Hatch dance happily to the music of the \"Burning Tree \" Couples dance enthusiast,cally under a spinted atmosphere celebrat111g Hillcrest v1ctones. 64

Pistol 's n petticoats', lev1s, cowboy hats, and holsters provided a western flair for the traditional Hu kie Howl, a girl's choice dance held on March 13. Sponsored by the F H.A. Club, couples joined in pony lines to dance to the music of \"Banche,\" while intermission entertainment was provided by Skyview High School Chamber Choir. To cap the evenings events, Shenff Richard Cook, and his two attendants, Jim Wagstaff, and Ron Johnson, were honored under the theme \"Ghost Town U.S.A., \" which inspired a setting for students to \"relive\" the Old West. Enjoying the rnformal atmosphere of the Huskie Howl, Boyd Wenerstrom and his date Dianne Johnson donee to the beat of · Sanche .' Providing the entertainment, \" Sanche proved to be a popular part of the evening's events. Popping pistols, war yells, and indian dances, caught the atmosphere of the traditional Huskie Howl. 65

Coinciding with the theme of Aquarius, the Roman god Cupid dominates the decorot1ons of the Senior Hop. Providing slow contemporary music for the evening, the Keytones added to the overall enjoyment of this annual donee. 66

Dressed in sem1-formal attire, Mary Fannin and Kim Carlston typify the pleasant atmosphere at the dance. Senior Class officers presented their annual dance on Saturday, December 20th which was based on the theme, \"Aquarius.\" With signs of the zodiac and Roman statues as decorations in the girls' gym. Participants in the Senior Hop danced to the smooth, rythmical melodies of the \"Key- tones.\" Presentation of the king and queen, who were elected during the day by the senior class, took place during intermission. Reigning over the Senior Hop are King, Alan Wenerstrom and Queen, Sheri Macfarlane. 67

f•rst attendant Cindy Mann and her escort Steve Smart begin the honor donee after the Prom royalty is announced Presented to the Junior Closs at the Prom ore Junior Prom royalty: Queen Irene Peterson and her escort Alan Wenerstrom; First Attendant Cindy Mann and her escort Steve Smart; Second Attendant Ann Deneris and her escort Mel Malmstrom. V•cky Carlson, Scot Rasmussen, Juliette N1elson, and Bryce Atk.nson exchange pleasant talk while look,ng at the program between donees. Soft lights and romantic music set the mood for the Prom held in the Lafayette Ballroom of the Hotel Utah. 68

Drawing et crowd of more than one hundred fifty couples, the Junior Class of 1970 presented their annual dance on Saturday, April 18. With a theme of \" In a Moment's Time, \" the semi -formal Junior Prom, held in the Lafayette Ballroom at the Hotel Utah, was highlighted by the introduction of royalty: a queen and her two attendants who were elected during an assembly for the juniors. Also highlighting the Prom was the traditional Junior Promenade during which more than fifty couples were introduced by name. Tickets for the Prom were $2.00 per couple. Lowell Hicks and his orchestra provided a musical atmosphere which added to the romantic mood of the dance. Mr. Paul Kochevar talks about the Prom with Robert Prince and Koren Crump. Debbie Nelson, Koren Harris, John Yates, Marilyn Olsen, George Jenson, and Mark Allen toke time out from the Prom for refreshments of fru1t punch and a variety of cookies and pastries.

Following the forty -mi nute game, the w innmg team of Veri Costa, Doug los Anderson , Paul Kochevar, and Don Gust clutch the ir donkey trophy Mounted on the backs of donkeys, the faculty and senior boys met in a fund raising basketball game Wednesday night, last February 4 . Tickets for the Donkey Basketball game supplied money Coaxing and tugging their donkeys, Marlo Dean , Mr. Paul for the student lounge, and were made available two Kochevar, and Rick Brown compete for the basketbal l. weeks in advance at fifty cents for students and one dollar for adults . Riding donkeys through the two twenty minute periods, the opposing teams con- sisted of Paul Kochevar, Paul Argyle, Don Gust, Veri Casto, Larry Yates, Douglas Anderson, and Raynor Pearce for the faculty team, and Earl Xaiz Joe Mannos, Mario Dean, Fred Larsen, Rick Brown, Steve Matson, Dennis Higbee, Frank Connely, Dave Burningham, and Mike Laprey for the senior team. With only two seconds left Mr. Kochevar pumped in the final basket to give a mere two point victory over the seniors. Unable to stop the donkey, Fred Larsen attempts on awkward shot w ith Mr. Lorry Yates watch ing . Earl Xoiz struggles with his donkey as he tries for the loose basketball. 70

As Brion Teran lets fly a plate of whipped cream at two faculty Awointing another plate of wh1pped cream to be thrown ore Coach targets, a gallery of interested students watch. Veri Casto and Vice-Principal Paul Kochevar. After a month of previous planning, the Boy's and Gid's Association Dance and Carnival was held the night of January 24. More than seven hundred students attended the Association Dance and Carnival, 1ointly planned and organized by the associated students of Hillcrest High School. Various clubs such as Marchioness, Debate, Language, Key, Drama, Art, Dance, and Letterman's • participated in providing activities. Entertainment was supplied by the \"The Burning Tree,\" a group from Hillcrest who played against a paper backdrop lit with the moving shapes of a light show presented by \"Five Fingers on my Hand.\" Key Club members Leon Hansen and Kevin Ol1verson watch as Cindy Mann and Steve Smart toke pot shots at faculty portraits in the dart-throwing booth Jackie Boulton, a Pep Club member, leads Peggy Smit and Greg Jolley out of the kissing booth. As students donee m the atmosphere of a light show, members of The Burning Tree, Skip Schmiett, Scot Dumas, Dove Dumas, and Garth Glenn ploy a favorite rock number. 71

Members of the Chamber Choir singmg during the Openmg Day assembly ore, Left to Right, Row One: Kristine Merchant, Kathy Martineau, Debbie Christensen, Susan Bascom, Suzette Noland, Koren Stillman Jolene Lund, Margie Loveless, Paulo Christiansen, Jean Dongo, Pam Tischner, Cathy Cutler. Row Two: Lyle Buchanon, Bruce Densley, Bob Von Dam, Stan Wells, More Doman, Lorry Droke, Roy Smart Mario Dean, Fronk Reid, Don Evans , Kim Carlston, Arn1e B1gler. Outlooks for the future spread across many faces as Sophomore Joy Yates displays his smg1ng ability with old and new the popular song, \"By the Time I Get to Phoenix.\" acquaintance met in the Opening Day Assembly on August 28th, a week earlier than neighboring school districts. DelMar Shick, Hillcrest's new principal, welcomed students and introduced nine new faculty members, followed by a spirited welcome from two cheerleaders. Policies outlined by Vice-Principal Paul Kochevar were intermixed with humorous numbers pre- sented by various classes to develop the idea of a better and more unified studentbody. Anticipation of things to come were left in the minds of the students as they were dismissed to their shortened classes. Songleoders, performing their first routine before the studentbody, ore Colleen Referring to his notes, Vice·Principol Paul Kochevar sums up Hickson, Gayle Bush, Camille Wore, Marlene Newbold, and WyloGene Myers. school policies for Hillcrest's thirteen hundred students. 72

Master of Ceremonies Eric Hellstrom and last year's Homecoming Queen Connie Hillcrest's annual Homecoming Assembly was held on Hansen watch queen contestant Aida Zizumbo as she answers her question . October 2 this year. It began with Steve Winget, an alumnus from 1969 delivering a reading about David In a w ell received assembly held January 21, and Bathsheba done Southern style, after which eighteen General Motors reviewed recent developments Homecoming queen in science. Advancements varying from an contestants were introduced instant rubber cake, on which an egg could be thrown without the slightest breakage, to to the audience as information about each one was the pictorial description of sound by a laser read aloud. Based on this presentation and each beam, which projected the sound of a human contestant's spontaneous answer to a question drawn heart and varying other sounds onto a screen, at random, the new queen was elected the next day enabled students to appreciate modern day during first period. To end the assembly, three science. alumni presented a skit in which two \"pimples,\" using puns on acne and school life, were interviewed. Through the use of a simulated accident, a representative from General Motors displays the usefulness of seat belts. 73

Florescent drumst1cks and dimmed lights helped con tribute to the striking performance of the \"Delegation,\" a group sponsored by Brigham Young University. Through singing many of the day's popular songs, dancing, and performing magic tricks, the BYU presented a variety show full of entertainment on October 16. As a part of th1s show, audience participation and humor added to the exc1tement of an imaginary world tour to such far away places as China, Hawaii, and New Zealand. Providing a rythm1c beat for the song Yellow Balloon,' 1s the drummer for the group As port of a humorous and mus1col world tour, Singmg ·Good Morning Storshine, \" the Delegation entertains the audience . a member of the \"Delegation,\" sings and pantomimes a Chinese song . Entertaining the Hillcrest High studentbody on March 13, \"Sunshine Morning,\" a group from the College of Eastern Utah, sang of the problems in the world today. Presenting their own philosophy to the solution of these problems, the C.E.U. stimulated thought in Hillcrest. This group of twenty-one members, including a drummer and three guitarists, sang, danced, and recited poetry in an effort to express the idea that modern youth, by working to- gether, could solve problems and lead the world of tomorrow. \"Sunshine Morning,\" a group of twenty-one students from C.E.U., performed songs and poetry of today. 74

For their final number, the entire On March 24, before a receptive audience, Murray cost joined in a song . Murray High offered Murray girls, dressed in brightly colored costumes, entertomed the Hillcrest studentbody with their singing and dancing. a variety of numbers Cheerleaders and song leaders lead the stu- for their traveling assembly. Being almost dentbody in cheers during seven entirely musical, the program consisted of a folk song written by the performers as well assemblies to generate pep. as dances to the tune of ' Music to Watch Girls By\" but sung as ' Watching Girls Down at Activities varied from a novelty skit by Mr. Murray High.\" Interrupting the musical aspect Doug Anderson's homeroom, in which all un- of the assembly was a humorous monologue loyal Huskies were sentenced to walk the narrated by the \"Romin' Eye\" telling first plank to a safari hunt for the Brighton Bengal. hand what really happened to Julius Caesar. School competition became more realistic with the presentation of the Spirit Jug which is a traveling trophy between Hillcrest and Brighton. Attempting to revive the dead Husky sporit,Jonene Johnson pours spirit from the Spirit Jug on his coffin as the other cheerleaders Down Phelps, Kris Beckstead, Valerie Brown, Cindy Mann, and Sheri MacFarlane chant. As the songleoders stand at attention tht> cheerleaders lead the student- body in the school song ot the conclusion of the Granite pep assembly. 75

Various speeches rangmg from serious to comical informed students about potential candidates during the Election A sembly held Sept. 25. All three classes parttcipated in choosing new class officers possessrng leadership and creative- ness in planning events for the coming year. Primary elections took place in the auditorium where seperate assemblies were held for each class. Winners awaited the final elections which were held one week later in each homeroom. Whether it was a win or a loss, candidates made many friends and gained new experiences which helped combine students into one unified body. Mitch Huntsman stresses the importance of unity to the students during h1s speech In the election assembly. Jennifer Sainsbury happily walks to the front of the auditorium to greet the studentbody ofter being elected school historian. Venous posters representing cand1dates were found in the halls during election week. 76

While the audience listens, William Chrostonsen conducts the bond in seasonal songs during the Christmas Assembly. Presented jointly by the Dance Club and the school band, the Christmas Assembly added to the Christmas Spirit on December 19. Playmg selections such as \"Sleigh Ride,\" \" Unfinished Symphony,\" \"Yuletide Festival,\" and \"Christmas Suite,\" the band provided the musical entertainment Climax- ing the assembly were several modern dances and a d ramatization of the Christmas poem, \"The Night Befo re Christmas,\" interp reted by the Dance Club. Kathy Ontiveros, .n her red, green, and whole costume, narrates the Dance Club's interpretation of the poem, \"The Night Before Christmas\" during the Christmas Assembly. Humo rously acti ng their comical in terpretation of the poem, The Night Before Christmas,' ore donee club mem bers Annette Larsen, Pot Lloyd, and Suzette Noland. 77

On March 31, in the auditorium, the Hillcrest studentbody saw an annual assembly depictmg Afri- can jungles, native life, and wild life. Through motion pictures he took himself, John Goddard unfolded the adventure of the first two-thousand miles of his exploratton down the Nile River. Narrating funny stories of native chiefs and of \"Little Rodney,\" his tapeworm, Mr. Goddard was well received by the audience. One of the most controversial assemblies pre- sented this year on March 17 was Judge Memor- ial High School's rendition of the musical Hair. Short, satiric skits and musical numbers consti- tuted the hippy-oriented program supposedly based on the challenge of the year 2001. Judge's assembly drew diversified reaction from the students, as some segments of the pre- sentation were received more enthusiastically than others. Starting off the assembly was a four-member rock group, followed by Judge's answer to Buck Owens- a western group con- sisting of a banjo, a guitar, and a bass. At the conclusion of the exchange assembly, the entire cast danced on the stage, through the aisles, and on the auditorium seats. Shonng former expenences w1th the studentbody before show,ng h1s film, John Goddard sets the mood for the assembly. Girls from St. Mary's combined with boys from Judge Memorial, danced and song at the close of the1r traveling assembly. 78

Sing ing , 'I t's a Smal l World After All ,\" at the condus1on of the ir a ssembly are the Dixie Spi riters . To further advertise their college, students from Southern Utah ' s Dixie College displayed their talents as they provided musical entertainment on March 20. Calling them- selves the \" Spiriters, \" they sang, \" I Can 't Carry a Tune, \" \" That Old Devil Moon, \" and \"Will He Still Need Me. \" Keeping the students atten- tion, the \"Spiriters,\" also, had a doll dance and a comical political sketch and kept their friendly attitude through the entire assembly. Two members of the Dixie Spiriters sing a song, \" That Depicting an English girl while singing, ' left at Old Devil Moon,\" from the1r school musical. the Church Wedding, · is a Dixie Spiriter. 79





Layne Newman (42). Mike LePrey (61). and Dee Young (66). block for Grant Hawkins (12). an an end sweep while Ro:1 Wilkins (89). Joe Monnos (21). Tom Tatum (70), and Jim Whiteley (51 I follow the action. Four Hillcrest defenders break up the ploy at the line of Raynor Pearce Douglas Anderson scrimmage in the game against Cyprus. Head Coach Assistant Coach Grant Hawkins Earl Xais Layne Newman Jeff Kjar Fred Larson Joe Mannos Quarterback Fullback Halfback Quarterback Wmgbock Wing Bock 82

Beginning a month before school this year, veteran football players, and those wishing to become a part of the team, undertook a rigorous program of lifting weights, running, and practicing basic football drills. With a split in the school this year, there were many positions open for those who wanted to play. Under the guidance of coaches Raynor Pearce and Douglas Anderson, the varsity football team took econd in region play, although they were not able to qualify for the state tournament. core Joe Mannos (21), along with a host of Hillcrest defenders, closes in on a downed Cyprus runner. Hi I!crest 14 Granger 0 Hillcrest 14 Highland 20 Hillcrest 14 Hillcrest 24 Cyprus 0 Hillcrest 14 To o ele 6 Hillcrest Granite 19 Hillcrest 6 Jord an 6 Hillcrest 18 Ju dg e 8 Hillcrest 20 Br i g h t o n 6 40 M urray 0 Alan Wenerstrom Jeff Kjar Halfback Quarterback John Yates Dennis Brimhall Melvin Draper Wayne Wagstaff Quaterback Fullback Fullback Quarterback David Boberg Jay Wiseman Halfback Wingback Mark Allen Steven Pugmire Gilbert Rodriquez Fullback Wingback Wingback 83

Earl Xols (32) runs around the left end after a perfect block from Dove Smith (84). Dunng the game ogomst Gron1te, Ron Wil- kins (89) tries to elude a Granite defender. Frank Hoffman Ron Wilkins Joe Christensen Dave Smith End End End End Craig Watson Fronk Connelly Mark Markowski Sterling Carter Doc Curtis Steve Smart Guard Guard Tackle End End End 84

Fred Larson (24) is tripped by a Gron1te defender while Tom Dee Yo11ng Mario Alba Tom McKenna Jim Ault Tatum (70) and Craig Watson (60) follow the action . Guard Guard Tackle Guard Tom Tatum Mike LePrey Jim Whiteley Dave Burningham Jack Fisher Steven Mclff Howard Young Douglas Lindauer Tackle Guard Center Guard Tackle Manager Manager Manager Dale Burningham Steven Poulsen Jim Fletcher Mike Glover Doc Curtis (81) along with Tom Tatum 170) break up Tackle Tackle Guard Center the action in the game against Cyprus.

A Hillcrest player makes o beautiful tackle on a Murray runner, Doc Curt1s tries to kno:k down a pass that was thrown by a Murray quarterback. as Dee Young (66), David Boberg (40) and Scott Glover (52). rush in for support. While a Hillcrest runner drives up the middle, John Yates (1 0) and Dav1d Boberg (40) block out the•r men and Scott Glover (52) moves from behind to help out Mark Allen IS hauled to the ground by an opponent as Doc Curtis (85) and David Boberg (40) run to assist him. Junior Var ity core Hillcrest 0 Cyprus 13 Hillcrest 6 Tooele 13 Hillcrest 19 Granite 14 Hillcrest 14 Jordan 6 Hillcrest 76 Judge 6 Hillcrest 18 Brighton 6 Hillcrest 13 Murray 26 86

Indicating their future merit, the sophomore grid- iron team toppled Murray (60-8) and Jordan (60-0). Under the auspices of Coach Larry Yates, the Sophomore team placed high in region competition by winning four of their seven games. Through their highly-organized and effective, competitive skills, these forty-one team members developed the required ability needed to compete in junior varsity play next year. cores Dove Matson (10) rolls out for a pass while members of the Sophomore team block. Hillcrest 28 Cyprus 20 Hillcrest 42 Tooele 0 Hillcrest Granite Hillcrest 6 Jordan 35 Hillcrest 60 Judge 0 Hillcrest Brighton Hillcrest 6 Murray 36 12 18 60 8 Chris Boggess (70) and Nick Rudelich (BO) check far in1ury as players slowly get up from the tangled pile-up. Veri \"lex\" Casto Larry Yates Coach Coach Left to Right, Row On e: Jerel Wnght, Chris Boggess, Mark Besendorfer, Bruce Mathews, Dolan Hudson Jay Mark, Henry Martonez, Rochard Underwood, Cl nt LePrey, Gary Rawson, Robert Black, Jeff Bagley, Stuart Hathenbruck, Morvin Powell, Jay Jessop. Row Th ree: Brad Child, Brad Bateman, Rick Coats, Kevin Maynes, Kyle Anderson, Mark Peterson, John Johnson. Row Two : Jay Yates, Money, Kevm Winn, Ran Bell Kom Halt, Terry Nuttall, Creed Ostler, Greg Hand, Kevm Beebe, Nick Rudelich, Scott Christianson, Rock Demong, Rick Bienz, Rod Keith Rassmussen, Kom Kennmgton, Moke Reed, Dove Matson, Steve Rushton, Cory Webster, Bob Erdman, Jom Boorge.

Going in for on eosy loy-up, Rod Glover odds to exc1tement of the Brighton game. Jeff Kjor prepares to shoot o set shot 1n the Hdlcre•t·Brighton game. Competmg ogomst o Jordon opponent, Ron Wilkins gets the t1p for Hillcrest.

Gotntng pOSition foro rebound, Rod Glover (32). Jeff Kjor (25), Ron Wilktns (30). and Jim Whiteley (31) block Gron1te from rebounding Hillcrest's varsity basketball team lost its two pre- Ron Wilkins reod1es foro poss1ble rebound os Jim Whiteley season games, only to come back and win the first (31) is closely guarded by two Brighton team members. game of the season against Jordan. Although the team did not place in region competition, several Hi II crest 69 Jordan 47 individual team members including Ron Wilkins, Hillcrest 52 Judge 68 Jeff Kjar, and Grant Hawkins were recognized by Hillcrest 78 Granite 86 the press and local radio and television stations as Hillcrest 68 Murray 78 valuable play-makers and excellent shooters. Hillcrest 84 Brighton 62 Hillcrest 70 Jordan 63 Varsity Basketball Hillcrest 64 Judge 63 revived school spirit Hillcrest 65 Granite 95 Hillcrest 68 Murray 85 which seemed to be lacking at the first of the year. Hillcrest 63 Brighton 55 Captured by o time -sequence camera, Jeff Kjor dumps in on easy two points on a fast break to help rout Judge, 64 · 63.

Ron Wilkins Jeff Kjar Center Forward, Guard Rod Glover Stan Biltz Forward Forward Grant Hawkins Jim Whiteley Going up for o jump shot m the Murroy gome, Ston Guard Guard Biltz attempts two more pomts for Hillcrest. Jim Wagstaff Scott Bradford Dennis Brimhall Doc Curtis Forward Forward Forward Forward, Guard 90

Art Hughes Head Coach Don Gust J.V. Coach Rod Glover, Grant Hawkins and Jeff Kjor fight for the boll with two Murray players. larry Yates So ph. Coach John Yates Guard Keeping his eye on the boll and also watching his man, Rod Glover ploys ''heads-up'' defense. 91

Comprised mainly of sophomores, this year's team worked to develop the team member's skills as potential varsity players. Team practices, which were held after school four days a week, consisted of scrimmages with the varsity and drills designed to improve dribbling, shooting, and passing. After the junior varsity team won s1x games of the ten games played and attended routine practices held week after week, the players brought the season to an end with a compli- mentary dinner at Andy 's Smorgasbord. Score Hillcrest 55 Jordan 47 Hillcrest 62 Judge 64 Hillcrest 42 Grantte 48 Hillcrest 52 Murray 59 Hillcrest 62 Brighton 42 Hillcrest 60 Jordan 47 Hillcrest 57 Judge 40 Hillcrest 73 Granite 84 Hillcrest 66 Murray 62 Hillcrest 62 Brighton 58 Jumping for the boll, Nick Rudelich (25) misses the tip os Duff Greenwell (31) ond Rod Bell (32) prepare to oct. Junior Vorsoty basketball team members ore, Row One : Manager Greg Lowe, Bob Erdman, John Yates, Nick Rudelich, Ron Bell, Brian Teran, Victor Tapp, Dave Matson, and Manager Moke Bodey; Row Two : Doc Curtis, Dennos Brimhall, Duff Greenwell, Scott Curios, Scott Bradford, Scott Heinecke, Greg Hand, and Kevin Winn 92

Sophomore basketball team members ore Row One: Ron Be ll, Nick Rudelich, Victor Topp, Bob Erd- mann, Dove Matson , Brion Teran, Kim Hogen, Bryce Glover; Row Two: Randy Newbold, Greg Hand, Scott Heinecke, George Hellstrom, Scott Curtis, Duff Greenwell, Kevin Wonn, Rick Bienz, Greg Lowe. Improving their skills in passing, shooting and run- ning plays, the sophomore basketball team achieved second place in region competition . Because of their height advantage, many of the sophomores saw varsity action throughout the basketball season. Members of the team traveled through pre-season undefeated and finished the regular season winning 7 games and losing only to Jordan and Brighton. Score Hillcrest 71 Jordan 72 Hillcrest 83 Judge 61 Hi I!crest 76 Granite 64 Hillcrest 55 Murray 48 Hillcrest 45 Brighton 62 Hillcrest 81 Jordan 53 Hillcrest 74 Judge 50 Hillcrest 92 Granite 65 Hillcrest 64 Murray 57 Hillcrest 66 Brighton 75 Shootong over a Jordon opponent, Scott He1necke makes two more for Hillcrest. 93

Coach Tex Casto's 28 agile matmen concluded Cheered on by the crowd . Tom Tatum p1ns h•s Spnngville H1gh opponent. the '69-'70 season with a unique 7 -win-3-loss record. While the husky grapplers were nudged out of capturing the division title by one loss, the coaches' efforts, the wrestlers' strenuous physical training in the wrestling room, and the wrestlers' crewcuts did not go unrewarded since three wrestlers went to state. Manual Trujillo and Richard Cook placed first in region and Tom Tatum placed third, which enabled these three wrestlers to enter the state tournament where Richard Cook placed first and Tom Tatum second. lex Casto Bryan Player Henry Trujuillo Leroy Martinez Manual Trujillo Coach Manager 98 lbs. 106 lbs. 116 lbs. 1st Place Region ~~~~~~~~·~~~~~~~~.,~~~rT71~~~~~~-? Roy Emerson Richard Cook Mark Allen Frank Connely Stewart Hathenbruck larry Hansen 123 lbs. 133 lbs. 145 lbs. 165 lbs. 175 lbs. 185 lbs. 1st Place State Gom1ng points, Roger Kidd rides his opponent. 94