MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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m 5 L Lr B f H — s ' Marty Bongfeldt . . . has performed in many Irving Community productions. Jeff Bongfeldt . . . has done ever -thing from the chorus in - ' Ohver ' and ' Bngadoon to l uis in ' The King and I. Sammy Duvall . . . won the National Overall Water Skiing Championship with ... an astounding number of points. profiles 27

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OIo Jlfortitns nnb Jjfame J3 ttkno6jn Many of you uncoordinated mortals can ' t even stand up on land, much less on water. But the next time you ' re out stumbling around on the shore of a lake, look out across the silvery surface and you might see Sammy and Camille Duvall confidently performing tricks and stunts. They aren ' t in a boat or even swimming, but are atop a pair of water skis. Sometimes travelling at speeds faster than attained by some of those heaps you drive, Mortal, they do amazing acrobatics and slalom skiing. So . . . you won ' t believewhatl ' ve just said until you have some proof. Okay, listen. Both Sammy and Camille have been named National Overall Water Skiing Champions — Sammy winning with what tournament officials termed an astounding number of points in 1974 and Camille earning this title an incredible four consecutive years. Both skiers have also held nimierousrecords in their respective divisions — in fact, too many for me to place in your minds at once. Camille was also a member of the 1975-1976 U.S. World Water Ski Team— yes, world— and has competed in international tournaments in both Bogota, Columbia, and London, England. It may seem as though 1 have allowed them to accomplish an amazing amount thus far— and I have— but I ' m sure I can think of something else for them . . . Picture yourself in this situation. Mortal— you are standing alone on a stage, bright Ughts are beaming down upon you, and hundreds of watchful eyes— sometimes even more— are focused on you and your actions. How would you react? Don ' t try to cover it up; I can see you trembling at just the thought of Camille Duvall . . . was named National Overall Water Skiing Champion ... an incredible four consecutive years. this position as an actor or an actress. But for those of you who have passed this fear known as stage fright, let me introduce two of my best performers, Marty and JeffBongfddt. It is possible that you may have seen one of them performing in one of their many Irving Community productions or, forthoseof you who venture to Dallas, the Dallas Ptepertory Theatre While I have thus far limited Marty to these two stages, I ' ve allowed Jeff to perform at the Crystal Palace Dinner Theatre and Dallas Summer Musicals also. Most of Marty ' s parts have been as a chorus member while Jeff has done everything from chorus in Oliver and Brigadoon to Louis in The King and I and the lead part twice out of his three performances of Peter Pan. Both Marty and Jeff have theatrical futures I ' ll have to think about a little . . . ' 3i prdfiles

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llo ' nci} ccorhtng t o ts JVMItttcs I know, Mortal, that you think you have brought the land, the sea, and even the airways under your power. You are sadly mistaken! I make the skies safe for you every time you step on a plane I guide the persons who pilot those planes. Take Marilyn Hilborn, for instance. She began flying in December 1975, has already earned her private license, and will soon receive her commercial, instrument, and her instructor ' s ratings. Keep in mind that she doesn ' t do all this just for fun— she plans to make a career of it. She has worked harder than many of you sluggards and deserves to be able to enter flying as her livelihood. Hey— that ' s certainly a good idea! I must make a note of that . . . Now, how many of you can blast, from the sky, 85 pigeons out of 100? No, I am not declaring open season on the poor innoc ent statue- dwellers in the public parks. I am just mentioning the average number of clay pigeons that Judy and Jim Sims hit when skeet shooting at the local gun clubs. They spend much of their leisure time in practice, and it has paid off. I have led them to many awards and honors in meets all over the country. Jim even won a first place trophy in the Class E Buck Stark Competition at the Dallas Gun Club. They have also placed in competitions in Kent County, Michigan, and at Roaring Forks, Colorado. I take immense pride in their work— and rightly so. I am responsible for their past success, as well as any future glory which may lie within their range. What has long hair, eight wheels, and dances? Can ' t figure it out, eh, Mortal? Well, it ' s Unda Hill— when she roller skates! This activity claims much of her free time and her diligent practice has led her to many honors. As early as 1967 she was awarded a trophy for figure and freestyle skating. In 1968 she received a prize for freestyle-dance competition. Pretty good, huh? She wants to manage her own rink and instruct both rookie and apprentice skaters in the future. I think I can work that one out . . . Who would have thought I would need to burn a house to uncover a natural talent? But since all of my other methods failed . . . VinoePc»l would never haveknown the extent of his agility on wheels if his home had not been destroyed by fire two years ago — forcing his family to move into an apartment while repairs were carried out. He began roller skating to alleviate his initial boredom while adjusting to his unfamiliar habitat. His talent has been recognized by skating professionals, and though he has had no lessons he has been asked to skate for Mid-Cities Skateland in Irving. He enjoys freestyle skating and would Hke to take lessons to polish his technique ... I think such results have justified my small fit of pyromania — no matter what you may say, common Mortal! Vince Pool . . . has been asked to skate for Mid-Cities Skateland in Irving. 28 profiles