Escambia High School - Escambian Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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Student Life School year begins with honors 'Jvufx A7 fp fi . If . , ANNE The empty halls of Escambiawere once again filled with both the laughter and the moans of students. August was the month for honoring past and present Escambia athletes. Emmitt Smith, senior, appeared on the front of the News Journal sports page. He was ranked second best running back in the nation. HI don't concentrate on what l'm ranked,', commented Emmitt. MAll I'm thinking about is playing and winning the fourteenth game of the season fState Championshipjf' Alumni, Greg NeSmith, 1986 gradu- ate, was also on the sports page for winning the Babe Ruth Tournament. A Campaign was started this month called Yes to football, No to drugs. All football players now wear a shirt with that popular slo- gan. Mr. Larry Huntly, curriculum co- ordinator, felt the opening of school went well considering the number of schedule changes needed this year. The lunch schedule was rearranged so that students no longer have split classes. We came back aweek early to get back in the routine, commented Gene Autry, economics teacher. Teachers, along with the band and football players returned early to school to prepare for the year ahead. August World News In Brief The Lady Liberty celebrated her 100th year in existence this past 4th of July while millions of people watched with excitement as President Reagan relit her torch . . . Patrick Henry Sher- ril, postman, killed 14 co-workers in Edmond, Oklahoma in a fit of revenge against his supervisors . . . Prince An- drew and Sarah Ferguson exchange wedding vows as tens of thousands of people show to see them unite . . . Tons of hay were donated by midwest farm- ers for the South 's hungry animals . . . A record drought continued as the skies were clear and temperatures soared to 100F . . . Dian Fossey, also known as the Woman Who Lives Alone in the Forest, was found dead Dec. 27, 1985, in her small cabin in Rwanda. Fossey had lived in Rwanda for 18 years while she studied the gorilla. The Rwanda government issued awar- rent and arrested Wayne McGuire, Fos- sey's last research assistant, for her murder . . . Time magazine dedicated eight pages in their September lst is- sue to Ralph Loren and his successful line of sports clothes . . . Father Martin J enco was released after being held hostage in Lebanon for 564 days. Fa- ther Martin was greeted with tears of joy from his relatives and is now back home in Joliet . . . this page: 1. Steve enjoys returning to the school lunches. 2. Journalism students are always eager to lend a hug. 3. Gator spirit 'Lbehind the scenes. 4. Feed meg take me home! 5. ult went thata way! 49

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September is the month that school got into full swing. The clubs started meeting, pep rallies and football games started, and stu- dents finally settled down to work. This month started off great with the Labor Day holiday, com- mented Kelli Tice, junior. After the holiday, though we really had to get to work. The Gators started their football winning streak against Woodham, ' Sept. 12. In the last four seconds of the game, the Gators kicked a field goal to end the game 30-28. The team lived up to its undefea- table image two more times this month. The Gators downed Pasca- Student Life Students get into the swing of things goula, 29-21, and Washington, 35-0. Juniors had the annual magazine sale. g'Our goal was S5,000, but we J J ' J 1'A1' 'P Q fi' ' made only S2,700,', reported Mrs. Kristen Stephens, junior class spon- 1 at 2: sor. The junior class also ordered 9 , ,I ' Q A their class rings to hold on to memo- 4 ' i A ries made in E.H.S. Q ' 'M ' Junior Miss was held for the indi- Y W if it vidual high schools. From Escam- bia, Cindy Doyle, Angela Hinkley, and Michelle Ripa were the talented Winners. . s A s V' 5 ff- if ' opposite page: 1. It's Becky King. 2. Coach Thomas raises spirit. 3. 'larry Curly and Moe ll-. Yes! We're beautiful! 5. Togetherness 6. Mr. McEwen takes over at pep rally. 7. I'm busted! 8. David and Eric take F it easy at lunch. 9. 'KAin't We bad, now! 10. Hey, Maw! this page: 1. Varsity Cheerleaders: queens for a day. 2. Get this out of my teeth! 3. Jill demonstrates breathing techniques. 4. Happiness 5. Do Not Dis- turb! 6. Get this over with! 7. Fm sorry! 8. Becky's future is so bright, she has to wear shades. , fl V 4 W Nw?