Bowie High School - Aztec Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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The traditional week for fun omans roamed the halls, pink and blue haired people walked the campus, and dirty people with bones in their hair looked for dinosaurs. No, this was not a scene from some kind of weird movie, but a scene from homecoming week. During homecoming, people dressed in imaginative costumes. Some dressed as their favorite rock star and others tried to look punk, many wore sheets over their bodies and some preferred the old, dirty look. This week was full of happiness for all. Girls anxiously waited for Friday to show off their corsages and announce to the world that they were going to homecoming. Everybody also looked forward to the dance after the game. Many freshmen participated in these events, they also had ideas to improve homecoming Week. Some wanted a disco to play throughout the week, a kissing booth, no classes to be held, and an Adam and Eve Day. llth grader, Sergio Cordova thought more people participated in these events this year, which of course, added to the spirit on campus. Other than dressing up in costume, there were other things that happened. For example, balloon grams were being distributed to students, there was a marriage booth, others were selling carnations, and small stuffed bears were on sale for anybody to buy. During school on Homecoming Friday, the band paraded through the halls, afterwards the students were let out of their classes for the pep rally. There the homecoming court was presented to the studentbody, the outstanding ex gave a speech, and each class showed how much spirit each had. Homecoming is a tradition brought to students by the people- from before and it is the students' job to keep the tradition going strong for years to come. 4fVlSIONS

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Visions of a year to remember he bell rang! Everybody rushed out the doors, school was out. The Class of '87 was done with, but on came the class of '88. No one thought of going back to school, only about what was to be done with the time given to them for their hard work. Of course, all they wanted to do was have FUN. Their summer started off with graduation parties. Everybody in school and some new faces to joined in the fun. Getting home late was popular among eve- rybody during the first couple of days after school was out. After these parties were done with, people started thinking of more ideas for fun and excitement. They, of course, had no problems finding places for these actions. Many headed for El Paso's number one beach Mountain Shadow Lakes. There they played vol- leyball, water skied, swam, got a tan, and met new people. Girls stared at the muscles on Boys. Boys gaped at the curves and pretty faces on girls. Every- body was having fun. Not everybody got to go to the beach. Instead they went to amusement parks such as Western Playland and Magic Landing. Many preferred going over to Anthony, New Mexico and get wet at Wet n' Wild. But many took vacations and traveled the country. Well known musicians came down to the path. Whitesnake and Motley Crue rocked the town with Still of the Night and Girls, Girls, Girls. People pushed and clawed to get in, to be close to the stage. The summer continued on and before you knew it the El Paso Festival was on the go. Bowie High School hosted the three day event. People from all over attended the festival. Different types of foods were being sold, rides and games were popular among everybody, different types of jewelry were on sale for everyone to buy, and, last but not least, music was offered. There was mexican, country, rock, and soul. The Four Tops dazzled the people with hits of the late 60's and early 70's, Sawyer Brown rocked the town with their country rock music, Charo showed off her figure in a couple of beautiful and elaborate dresses, and for the finale fireworks boomed for ev- eryone to see. Let' s not forget that wild and crazy town across the border, Juarez. Yes, people danced the night away, met people from all over, and had a great time. The summer was also filled with work for some. Many went out of town to work and some stayed here. Some worked in fast food restaurants, others worked in offices, and some in stores. Others preferred filling their heads with knowl- edge. Summer school was a must for some but for others it was only to get ahead in their classes. As the fun started to end, everybody headed for home. People woke up early in the morning to get ready for registration. Anxiously they waited to see who had lost weight and who had gained it, who had ended up with acne and who had cleared up. Pictures for graduation were also being taken at the same time as registration. The bell rang, everybody was on their way to class. Upperclassmen laughed at new and confused people. Everybody greeted everybody. Visions of a year to remember was about to begin. OPENING X3

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At the '87 Homecoming Dance, stu- dents mingled with their friends, showed off their clothing, and danced to every type of music imaginable. As seen in the picture, many people at- tended the dance. As a tradition, band members parade through the halls on the last day of Homecoming Week. The bands trom- bone players lead the pack. 5-Qffgx Having fun is what Homecoming Week is all about. Sandra Ceniceros, Rosie Garcia, and Sylvia Ponce take advantage of it by dressing up as cavewomen and nerds. ol-'L-'zafi'-39 g-55:39 OPENINGXS