MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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Academics In readying the Student Council officers ' car for the Homecoming Parade John Cole, Ten Gresham, and Debbie Schoemaker wrestle with an uncooperative roll of crepe paper. Student Council members had less than three weeks to plan and organize Homecoming festivities with the parade representing only a single aspect of the preparations. The Voice of Democracy Council Serves as Outlet for Expression STUDENT COUNCIL AGENDA Call to Order: Debbie Schoemaker, President Invocation: Terry Cole, Chaplain Roll Call Procedures: Rebecca Earl, Vice-President Minutes: Paula Burke, Secretary Treasurer ' s Report: Wendell Parkey, Treasurer AUGUST MEETING Minutes: Freshman Orientation, held on August 22, was successful thanks to Cardette officers and leaders, band members, publication staffs, and cheerleaders who led tours throughout the school. The Homemaking Department was kind enough to provide punch and cookies to the mind boggled new students. We would also like to thank the Cardette leaders and Varsity Cheerleaders who added their performances to the explanation of school rules and policies. Old Business included an explanation of the purpose of Student Council. This being to provide a forum for student expression, promote school spirit, and organize student activities. In order to operate effectively, the Council is composed of five executive officers elected by the student body, a House of Homeroom Representatives made up of members chosen every trimester by fellow students in the second period class, a Senate consisting of seven Seniors (Susan Sweet, Pam Davison, Terri Oshel, Toni Rains, Terry Smith, Teri Walters, Meg Weisbruch), six Juniors (Larry Abston, Chris Cadcnhead, Dana Haveron, Sharon Puder, Patty Speckles, Suzanne Tripp), four Sophomores (Lisa Davis, Jett Smith, Beth Weisbruch, Chris Wells), and four Freshmen (Lance Bozman, Robert Griffice, Kim Horstman, Marcie Masters) chosen by fellow homeroom representatives, two chairmen (LuAnn Ledbetter, Carol Campbell) appointed by the president to handle fund raising and publicity, a parliamentarian (Reuben McPherson), and a chaplain (Terry Cole). 28

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Social Studies Interupting an American History lecture, Susan Sweet delivers a carnation to Coach Richard Towery. Class and Student Council meetings, assemblies, various try-oufs and elections, and daili; announcements interfere with second period classes. Discouraged after 80 minutes of searching for Lichtcnstein, Michelle Ewing, Cathy Grego, and Rhonda Cummings decide it is not on the globe. Students are mstructed in the use of longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates to locate places on the earth ' s surface. Who ' s Who in Social Studies Beginning his civic activities at an early age with Cub Scouts, David Gray soon developed an avid interest in history. This social concern drove David to take five courses on the subject and enter the History Project Fair. He also was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizenship Award for the Irving Chapter. David feels that his strong history background is vital since the subject is not merely the memorization of names and dates, but serves as one of man ' s greatest teachers by molding ideals and concepts of men long dead into reality. Preparing to show her six weeks visual project on the history of MacArthur High School, Gae Parnass checks to see if the slide projector is plugged in. A six weeks grade is figured on involvement in several areas including class participation, dail ,i grades, six weeks tests, and projects. Sherry Barton Eunice Gilchrist Jan Hahn Kelton Kupper Betty Salter Social Studies is the curriculum where 35% of the student body plan to acquire the most credits. 27

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After picking up their homeroom child, Chris Huitt leads her to the actual party Buses trarisported the children from their schools to MacArthur and back to their homes. Student Council Who ' s Who in Student Council Voted by fellow Student Council participants as the Most Outstanding Member, Toni Rains also gained the Who ' s Who title. Toni was a four year homeroom representative and was elected secretary her junior year. She was also chosen, from among the organizations ' s members, as a Student Council Senator for three consecutive years. Toni ' s efforts on the Christmas project, and Valentine Carnation Sales along with committee volunteer work throughout her four years formed the basis for her award. President Debbie Schoemaker considered Toni, A willing worker who is always ready to do her part and more. With the help of Suzanne Tripp and Stephanie Milford, Bobby Josch counts the amount of canned goods collected for CHIMES. The Irving CHIMES (Christmas Helps In Making Eueri;one Santa) is a citv wide actiuitv that MacArthur annually participates in. Student Council member Suzanne Tripp, Sharon Puder, Chris Cadcnhead, Stephanie Milford, Bobby Josch, and Beth Wcisbruch skim over the agenda. All Student Council meetmgs were held during second period in the North Cafeteria. m. Various fund raising projects netted the Student Council approximately $2000. 29