Everman High School - Beacon Yearbook (Everman, TX)

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Cheerleaders are dripping with school spirit. Juniors are getting their rings just in the nick of time to show to Santa. Mike Crabaugh promises another victory.

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After many student polls, a place was des- ignated and students were told that with a stamped ID they could smoke during breaks. passed within me (fe of the earth on its way around the sun. Kohoutek, many times bigger than Into September, workmen hurried to finish the installation and insulation of new heat- ing and cooling units. Haley's Comet, was closely ob- served by astronauts Gerald P. Carr, William R. Pogue, and Ed- ward G. Gibson aboard Skylab 3 on their 84-day flight. As Kohoutek made its turn around the sun it was visible at sunrise and sunset. Cloud covers prevented observation most of the holiday time when its arc brought it closest to the earth. The head of the comet, believed to be made of ice, diminished in size and the tail lost most of its brilliance, greatly disappointing those who woke up early to see it. A big facelift took place over the summer as 426 tons of air condi- tioning was installed and new ceil- ings were given to halls and rooms. Construction continued after school started and soon EHS was pro- vided with all the cooling and heating needed; until the energy crisis struck. During the winter, school thermostats were set at 68 degrees, bringing out the coats, jackets, and sweaters that might have stayed at home. The major shortages were on gasoline and home heating fuel. Measures to cut fuel consumption included closing gas stations on Sundays, reducing speed limits, cutting airline flights, fuel cutbacks for home, industry, and business, and the curtailment of outdoor Christmas lighting. Car- pooling and riding the bus became a part of the American way of life again. The price of petroleum products, even plastics and polyes- ter knits, rose sharply. The Dallas Fort Worth Regional Airport opened in January but was not up to full function due to flight cut- backs. Talks of gas rationing by coupons to licensed drivers 18 or over caused the most dissension among non-working students. }- With the thermostat set at 68 degrees, the heating capacity was insufficient enough to wear a coat in class.

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sryce Moon displays his Warlock winning costume. Participation in School Makes Year More Memorable Various extra-curricular activi- ties maintain student interest and enthusiasm throughout the year. The purpose of ac- tivities, all planned and per- formed by students, is to en- courage maximum participa- tion among a maximum num- ber of students. In addition, activities and special days break the monotony of the long weeks and create endur- ing memories. ACTIVITIES