Garland High School - Owls Nest Yearbook (Garland, TX)

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Wana Wilson, Sherrie Crane, Deborah Simpson, and Rhonda Davis laugh heartily after viewing a side show. ,ff-pvq-Q 4- 1 235 QSM 'K ' , Y 4 ' i l if t -i F ' 'f it . 4 - v ,V r 4 lg ,K K .- 2 Band members Lori Solmer and Elaine Henderson take a break after a long day at the Fair. Freshman Sheila Trammel and Sherri Geyman cuddle up with Tom Thumb, one of the attractions at the Fair. STATE FAIR 13

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Dashing Debs perform their gun routine in the Labor Day parade. Semi-finalist Linda Fain nerv- ously awaits her appointed ques- tion for competition. V bfi ,, if 1 'ji -Q . 'ii-gs 1 L+. fp V K 1' Beverly Patton, center, anticipates the crowning of the new Junior Miss. Rudy Aguilar, Danny Thomas, and Phyllis Nall line up for the JubiIee's coin-tossing game. As the long summer months crept on, most students either earned more and more money working, spent numerous hours soaking up the sun's rays, or were absorbed in their favorite soap opera. But as the Debs, Gold Jackets, cheerleaders, and band began summer practice, preparations were once again underway for the annual Jaycee Jubilee. The Jubilee, which offi- cially brought summer vacation to an end, gave students a chance to renew old acquain- tances and prepare for the Sep- tember 2 opening of school. Each year the Garland Jaycees organize the Jaycee Jubilee on Labor Day weekend and this year was no different. Along with the food, rides, games, enter- tainment, Bingo games, and a dunking machine, there were drawings for such things as gro- ceries at Tom Thumb or gasoline from a local station. Proceeds from these drawings and fund raising events went to improve the community. The annual Garland Junior Miss Pageant was also held in con- junction with the Jubilee. ln this competition, GHS was repre- sented by seniors Jeanann Fer- 12 JAYCEE JUBILEE guson, Beverly Patton, Vicki Tamborello and top ten semi- finalist Linda Fain. Organizations such as the Debs, Gold Jackets, cheerleaders, band, Ollie Owl and the Key Club participated in the parade held on Monday morning. The close of the Labor Day weekend and Jaycee Jubilee marked the opening of a new school year. The Automobile Building, rodeo, Texas-OU weekend, and Big Tex are all scenes familiar to the State Fair of Texas. This year the Fair was held October 3-19. Public and Private schools from around the state were released on their respective days to attend the Fair. However, as a result of the fatal Swiss Skyride accident in 1979, and the ever threatening economy crunch, attendance was low. Some students failed to attend for more personal reasons. Jun- ior Mike Havener grunted with dissatisfaction, I think the Fair needs a little more class. Regardless of how some stu- dents feel, the State Fair contin- ues to be a major attraction. llliiucc fi-.ll-.'l 'Q ame-

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Acceptance into the Girls' Choir is an honor even though a new attire is initially required. 2413945 At Garland High, nearly all clubs stage some kind of initiation at the beginning of the year for new members. These initiations range from formal ceremonies to humiliating early morning pick-ups, which are usually unex- pected. Two of the clubs that have sur- prise initiations are the Band and the Key Club. The Band picks up initiates early in the morning and takes them out to Lake Lavon, where they are dressed up and do whatever the masters wish. Afterwards, a breakfast of donuts and orange juice is served. The Key Club also stages a come-as-you-are party. Rookies are taken from their homes with little time allowed to get dressed. They are all carted to someones house and forced to do tricks, such as running beside the road in what- ever they are wearing. Later that morning they are returned to their homes. Some groups, such as the Choir and Debs, hold initiations during school. People new to the 14 CLUB INITIATIONS organization are forced to wear crazy outfits to school. On the day of this event, one might see all kinds of makeup and signs worn by the people. They must also grant any reasonable request, such as dancing or sing- ing in front of a crowd. Some- times they are forced to be slaves of a returning member, carrying that person's books to each class. The formal ceremony is still used by several organizations. The National Honor Society, for instances, holds a lighted candle induction at school in front of the student body. The Beta Club ceremony is also a dress up affair with parents invited. The members take the pledge together, making them one group, Although initiations take several different forms, they all serve the same purpose. Each one uni- fies the group by joining the ranks of the new and old mem- bers. Only then can the organi- zation achieve itsfull purpose. , L, WN t . . to 1, 1 ,ie Q K, L, E X ly M X ,,q,,,..t.f.-,- we-Munn-'IH' iz On Friday, August 22, 1980, freshman cheerleaders were introduce' to their class in an unique way during orientation pep rally.