Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Sores: art club sale occupy month Besides a pleasant change of weather, October brought many ac- tivities for H.P. students. some in- cluded State Fair Day, Texas-O.U. Weekend, and Scot football games. Clubs opened up membership for students. New organizations such as the Country Club and Novels and Movies Club offered a greater varie- ty for students to choose from. Hi- Lites held its annual Mother- Daughter Tea on October 4, at the home of club officer, Day Dickinson. The Art Club sponsored the first ““H.P. OKTOBERFEST.”’ Many club members made craft items, pain- tings and baked goods for the sale. Several seniors were recognized | for high honors in different areas. Thirty new members were initiated into the National HonorSociety, and a party was held for them at Karen Neal's home. Seven seniors were named National Merit Semi-Finalists for scoring in the top one-half per- cent nationwide on the PSAT NMS- QT, while sixteen other seniors achiev ed the honor of National Merit Commendee for scoring in the top five percent in the nation. “Could It Be Magic’’ was the theme of the 1981 Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Student Council. H.P. students danced to the music of the band, Money. Michelle Aldridge was named Homecoming Queen at the dance. The month ended with first rehearsals for the Senior Play, foot- ball wins over South Garland ad Mesquite, and, of course, Halloween. t : 4 4 +a | A Halftime highlight: The Highlander Band gives an entertaining performance for Scot fans. Octobere 21

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Monte python?: A snake trainer from the Marsalis Zoo shows H.P. Oktoberfest: Students try to decide what to buy of the various paintings and a Burmese python at a Hi-Lites meeting. crafts made by art club members for their art and bake sale. Star stagehand: Janay Ferguson performs one of the many chores in preparation for the Senior Play by painting a prop for the set. 20 e October

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Students enjoy Homecoming game, dance The Scots’ thrilling 3-O victory over North Mesquite kicked off Homecoming for 1981. During halftime at the game, the six nominees were introduced with their fathers on the field. The dance was held the next night, October 17, in the new gym. The theme was ‘“‘Could It Be Magic’. The band ‘‘Money”’ provided music for the event. About halfway through the dance, Student Council President Jonathan Ladd crowned Michelle Aldridge Homecoming Queen. Each nominee was escorted by a varsity football player to her favorite song. Tommy McElroy escorted Michelle Aldridge to ‘‘Reach Out and Touch’’. Becky Brooks, escorted by Bob Berry, chose the song , “Ben” Reagan Fairchild, with Timmy Wat- son, chose ‘‘Arthur’s Theme.”’ Katie Hutchison walked down the aisle with Dan Strother to “Biggest Part of Me,’’ while T. D. Briggs escorted Stephanie Jones to “‘Dream On. Claire Squibb and Blake Bernet walked to ‘“‘Got To Be There.”’ A moment to remember: Michelle Aldridge beams after she is announced Homecoming Queen. Let’s go get ’em: The varsity Scots prepare to “Stall the Stallions’ at Homecoming 1981. 22 Homecoming