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

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As each day passed and homework piled up, the back-to-school excite- ment faded and classes once again became an everyday ritual. The gala events occurring on Fri- day never seemed to arrive. Hints of pep rally spirit began to appear on Wednesday afternoon as the cheerleaders deco- rated the halls for the upcoming game. Then suddenly, as students were released to go to the gym, chants of excite- ment were heard in the halls. The doldrums of the Ollie Owl, alias Kevin James, resumes the responsibility of lifting fans to their feet to praise their Alma Mater. In competition with the other classes, the juniors prepare to give their battle cry, week had vanished, for it was Friday. The time for the pep rally had arrived. Every Friday at 2:45 Ollie, cheerleaders, band mem- bers, drill team members, bell guards, teachers, and all other loyal students packed into the gym to do their thing. The Goldjack- ets drill team, composed of 56 freshmen and soph- omores, was also restored to add to partici- pation and spirit. Regard- less of what organization a person represented, they each had one thing in common: they sup- ported the Garland Owls. Even though the Owls did not win the district title, perhaps an even more important goal was obtained. The student body showed a sense of pride in her school, some- thing that has been absent from GHS in recent years. As Lori Lat- ham stated, l have dis- missal after 4th period and usually have to work, but on Fridays l make an extra special effort to get to the pep rally and show my support for the Owls. l think everyone should. Bleachers overflowed, and some students were forced to line the walls. With increasing attend- ance, spirit prevailed and filled each football player with encouragement. PEP RALLIES 17

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Freshman twirler Kristi Grubbs nervously awaits her turn to go out on the field. Following their performance, the Dashing Debs line up along the sidelines to view the rest of the halftime show. Catching that touchdown pass or making the big play on third and long is not the only aspect of the football game. Halftime performers, for instance, practice their music and dances to near perfection. Twirlers, flags, and rifle corps all start preparing their perfor- mance at the end of the first quarter. Then, five minutes prior to half- time, the Debs begin their warm-ups, while the band members prepare for the big show. Closer to the field of play, trainers act quickly when injuries occur. The many spirit signs around the stadium are only possible through the efforts of the STUDENT LIFE 6 cheerleaders. Another group helping out is FFA, who mans the concession stands at Owl games. Finally, one must not forget the loyal fans who fill the stands each Friday night. With their anticipa- tion of a victory from the mighty Owls, they are will- ing to sit through four quarters of wet and freez- ing weather, providing loyalty and spirit to their favorite teams. Juniors Keith Seay and Mark Cobb order drinks at the concession stand, manned by FFA. FFA Treasurer Bobby Henderson escorts Sweetheart nominee Annette Grizzle in the North Mesquite pregame presentation. Annette was selected as the new winner after raising over 52,000. t -as .- ..tt .... - --fr .-..,,ggmQL. G p ,av . A M.: