MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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There ' s Art in the Kick Nicole Morris Fun and fellowship between students with similar artistic pur- suits kept the Art Club alive and kicking. In September, to kick off the beginning of the year, the club held a pizza party at Crystal ' s. During the Christmas holidays, members attended the Original Christmas Store in Dallas, where the students got ideas for their own creations. In May, the club ' s main event was attending Scar- brough Fair in Waxahachie. Anna Kirkland and Linda Cross sponsored the Art Club. To raise money for the club, the members decorated items to sell during Christmas. They also made the goal post signs the football team entered through at the games. Prior to Christmas, Kaki Field and Pam Marshall use their lunch time to sell items made by Art Club members. These sales helped fund the club ' s social activities, as well as pro- vided them with the opportunity of using their artistic skills for something other than class work. pAofo by Marty Colon First Row: Stephanie Wilkinson, Larissa Reissker, Tina Kim, Jane Choi, Sooji Parks Se- cond Row: Lisa Ballenger, Denise Williamson, Samantha Tabler. Sharla Derden, Vanessa Eastwood, Sharon Valerius Third Row: Mimi Pham, Amy Simmons, Misty Simmons, Leslie Mullins, Shari Siebert Fourth Row: John Mahalik, James Breedway, Van Siharath, Sung Sikpark, Nathan Terral pAofo by Marty Colon It ' s All an Act Nicole Morris Competition and performance! Those were the key words for the Drama Club as they spent long hours rehearsing for tournaments and the production of plays. Drama Club Sponsor Laura Lee Ingram led members into various meets at area high schools. Students competed in humorous and dramatic interpretations and numerous duet acting events. Junior Scott Ballant qualified for State. In addition to the competitive zeal, students worked on several productions during the year. The Man Who Came to Dinner surfaced as one of the largest events in which the club participated. Angela Woodley and James Hart captured the lead roles. During the year, the members attemp- ted to out-guess the title of the UIL One- Act Play. Beloved Betrayer was the choice for the district competition. As a dress rehearsal, the cast presented the produc- tion to the student body. Members also found time, between rehearsals and building sets, to have an ice cream social at the beginning of school. A oizza party followed. Bake sales were held to raise money for the social events and to purchase supplies needed to build sets and costume the club ' s productions. Derek Welch andi Matt Darr enact a skit to be used im a future competi- tion. Competition Misty Simmons and Lisa Ballenger attempt to earn their Thespian points by surveying the stage to decide as to which way would be best to build the sets for the production of The Doctor in Spite of Himself. Students also performed, worked with make-up, set lights, or collected props and costumes to fulfill the 10 point requirement for being a Thespian. Doing

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a, ©(o)irio; m©T© First Row: Greg O ' Neill, Joe Wunch, Jimmy Romero, Wesley Earle. Jodi Christensen, Cathy Cowart, Robert Baugh, Mickey Tantasirikorn, Tim Ulinski, Teddy Becker, Sean Haltom Second Row: Jeff Simpson, Steve Mask, Daryl DeCaviteh, Ramon Esquivel, Amber Smith, John Golden, Carolina Restrepo, Kevin McMahon, Ross Finch, Scott Haltom Third Row: Jerry Skuchko, Jason Johns, Mike Southert, Tony Callahan, Stanley Hester, Brent Garsee, Stephanie Robin- son, Michelle Rawlins, Rhonda Jackson, Pippa Johnson Fourth Row: Kiel Tran, Joe Robertson, Kay Kay, Denise McArthur, Tisha Bolin, Veronica Woolridge, Charles Reed. Adam Waddell, James Donovan, Pam Farley Fifth Row: Chris McMahon, Donald Bacco, Kenny Rawlins, Melissa DeheonJphoto by Teddye Privitt t7 Military Works as Team Rusty Wilson ROTC shot their way to the top with ballistic training and rugged out- door exercise. Leadership development started here in ROTC, stated Ma- jor Jim Redden. ROTC taught students to become better citizens, show leader- ship qualities, and appreciate basic military life. ROTC consisted of the Rifle Team, Adventure Team, Color Guard, Ban- ner Team, Flag Raising Team, Drill Team, and Ranger Team. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays the cadets got to school before the sun to run four miles. On Tuesdays and play. The Fort Sill Military V y Thursdays the Rifle Team also began workouts early, and after school the marks- men practiced until 5 pm. This schedule paid off at the Dallas Naval Air Station Fit- ness Contest, where the ca- dets placed second. Every Friday command- ers planned extra activities. The Medical Team taught the cadets CPR, represen- tatives came from several different colleges to speak to the group, and the Fort Hood Military Band came to Police Canine Division brought g ard dogs to show how the dogs helped in their line of work. Batallion Commander Jodi Christensen expressed, People did not realize what ROTC was all about. If they had came out, then they would have learned a lot. The corps also seemed to en- joy a social life— sponsoring a Military Ball and an Awards Banquet. At this event, those who had achiev- ed were honored. Using a steady eye, Donald Bacco shoots with accuracy at the ROTC rifle range. Several stances were incorporated in teaching the cadets how to aim and fire their weapon. Students were also placed into competition as a part of the curriculum. p iofo by Scott Collins mpleting their weekly inspection, Jimmy Romero gives the command and receives Tracy McCreery ' s pers, while Joe Robertson, Vicky Reymundo, and Nima Abootalebi wait at attention. pAoto by Scott llins ■ROTC taught me a lot about myself. I especially learned from the various competitions we entered. Joe Robertson, Sopohomore photo by Scott Collins I enjoyed being Captain of the Flag Corps. We worked really hard so that it would be fun performing at football games. Karin Patterson, Senior photo by Ed Holmes

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Thespians not only let me show how creative I could be. it let me have fun with my friends as we participated together in the various activities presented by being members of the organization. Scott Ballant, Junior photo by Shawn Brentham was vital to the group as it gave them an idea of how well they were per- forming. p io(o by Shawn Brentham During the first social event of the year, Eric Jensen sits on the stage of the Little Theater and indulges himself in refreshments. The Drama Club felt that with all the work that went on during the year, social events were important. p ioto by Shawn Brentham First Row: Monica Cruepling, Michelle Ballant, Mandy McDaniel, Julie Pryer, Shelly Beeman, Patsy Shields, Sponsor Laura Lee Ingram Second Row: Sona Sproule, Amy Prater, Angel Tucker, Brian Utley, Barbara Lewis, Lisa Appel, Jay Gardner Third Row: Lea Alberts, Heather Armstrong, Gobi Volsh, Steve Goffman, Matt Darr, John Money, Pat Osborne, Eric Jensen, Marc Lewis, Mike Tyneslphoto by Tommy Clark First Row: Mandy McDaniel, Jill Vance, Barbara Lewis, Jennifer McGlure Second Row: Amy Prater, Scott Ballant, Lisa Appel, Brian Utley Third Row: Matt Darr, Sponsor Laura Lee Ingram, Eric Jensen, John Money photo by Lisa LeVrier duties added the prestige factor of being a member. tphoto by Lisa Le Vrier As part of their Thespian activities, John Money and Eric Jensen rehearse their roles in the Drama Club production of The Man Who Came to Dinner. The play had to be postponed for two weeks because of technical difficulties, as well as the director did not feel the cast was ready to perform in front of a paying audience and needed more rehearsal time. pAo(o by Lisa LeVrier Outlook Changed Nicole Morris Out in the cold . . . that ' s how it ' s been for Thes- pians prior to this year, exclaimed Barbara Lewis. This year, however, was different. We changed the outlook of the club. Thespians, an advanced group of dramatists head- ed into a new direction. The club competely chang- ed into an active, hard-working group, Sophomore Brian Utley explained. Thespians made a statement this year by participating in more social events. To be considered for the group, an initiation process was necessary. Ten points had to be earned by perform- ing various tasks such as working back stage, taking part in the annual Haunted House, or performing in one of the Drama Club ' s productions. Having earned their points, students found it to be prestigious to become a member. The Haunted House was held at the Golden Triangle Bowling Alley, and earned money for the organization. Junior Casey White reported, The Haunted House was a good effort, and we were satisfied by the money it brought in. Sponsor Laura Lee Ingram aided the students in organizing the activities— Halloween and Christmas parties. Once a month the club got together for breakfast at a member ' s home to discuss future plans which included car washes and bake sales.