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

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ALONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR, senior Kevin Burnett and his date Kelly Cotton, a student at Lakeview Centen- nial, get down to the music of a fast number, ON MONDAYfollowing the prom, sen- ior Daryl Scoggins, contrasting his tux- edo coat with his usual school wear of jeans and tennis shoes, staples papers together in Yearbook Business Staff class, Males who attended the prom wore their jackets to school that day. iff . . 5' r. . 1 . -I fx srf f ,f5g,:g.5-ggwrsQ,-f i- Long-a waited night Costs 520,000 EAL Student Life filled, seniors waited frantical- ly in black tuxedos and hoop skirts for the double doors of the Fairmont Hotel's Regency Room to' open. On May 19, the long-awaited Senior Prom, was, for some, the most important of their high school life. The even- ing extravaganza of music and dancing lasted six hours. Costing the senior class nearly S20,000, the prom, Some- where Down the Road, was proclaimed the most expensive and most elegant in the school's history. The four-course meal beginning with steak and ending with baked Alaska, proved this claim. Moving in step to the music, seniors were treated to the vocal sounds of the six-member band, Starfire. The ballroom was large enough to accommodate over 400 people. The dance floor was crowd- ed, but the closeness added to the fun, commented senior class president Keith Staples. The most unique activity was the garter ceremony, where each girl placed the garter taken from her leg on her date's await- ing arm. As the night came to a close and only those who were still awake remained, the announce- ment of John Hendrix and Sherri Geyman as the King and Queen of the prom was made. lt was quite a surprise to me, said Hendrix. I really ex- pected a more popular person to receive the honorf' At 1 a.m., yawning and sleepy seniors stood outside waiting for the limousines to ar- rive. The four years of hard work on wrapping paper sales and fund raisers had paid oft. All the time and planning were worth the final outcomef' said Mrs. Kay Bennett, senior class sponsor. I was more proud of the seniors than any- one ever could be. They certain- ly gave everybody some fond memories to look back on. And, as tail lights of the last departing limo slowly faded into the distance, they took with them a part of each senior's heart.

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BEFORE CEREMONIES begin on Awards Day, seniors Rosa Adame and Nancy Zimmerman converse quietly. With so many special guests in atten- dance, the two opted to sit on the floor because of the crowded conditions in the sym- OBVIOUSLY ELA TED, senior Karen Kay comes forward to accept the Sorop- timist Jeanne Paxton Youth Achieve- ment Award. UIET 2 Student Life murmurs could be heard throughout the crowd at the Awards Day ceremonies, May 16, just before Principal Bob Price announced the name of the 1984 valedictorian. The long-awaited announce- ment was greeted by thunderous applause and a standing ovation as senior Eric Powell came down to accept his trophy. Minutes before, senior Noel Bowman had taken his place along side the other 41 honor graduates as salutatorian. The two-hour assembly recog- nized seniors and underclassmen who had excelled. Honors included 52 scholar- ships, 29 Academic Fitness Awards and athletic Most Valu- able Player Awards. Blending their voices, stu- dents raised their right hands and pointed an index finger as they closed the presentation with the alma mater. AFTER RECEIVING the Garland As- sociation of Educational Secretariesfi Aides Scholarship, senior Belinda Nelson glances at her check as she makes her way back to her seat. l l