MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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Senior Runs Peak Marathon Traveling to Colorado, Senior Larry Roewe entered the Pikes Peak Marathon on August lO. L ' nder the most adverse of conditions, he placed two hundred and thirty seventh in a field consisting of over 140() other participants. A three year letterman on the MacArthur Cross Country Team, Roewe prepared for the competition by conditioning for two and a half weeks in an effort to adapt to the change in altitude and increase his chances for a more lofty finish in the final standings. The run proved to be difficult due to the excessive snow and sleet which fell on the mountain during the 14 mile event. Roewe has entered a total of 28. competitive events consisting of three marathons and 25 road races. His most recent run was the Black Eyed Pea Jamboree Jaunt where he placed fifth in his age group. He has been a participant in track for six years and a long distance runner for three. Commenting on his sport, Roewe. stated, I like the competitiveness of Cross Country Track. Because of the strain this type of event puts on ' you, you have to really enjoy it. Above Left: Carclindl Wonl Editors Chuck Fallon, Liince Bozman. .sherry Oaniel. and Kyle .Sheets orj anize the first edition of the newspaper Above Right: At the yearlxxik signing jjarty Tammy Hell. John C; )le. Mike l.ogan. and Kevin Hedges sign autographs iind remember the gooti times ' hy thumliing through the pages of the H)80 f.resi Above: Preparing for a barrage of students. f;reg Brossett. Jenny Foley. Uebhie Klein, and Melia Sims set up tables for yearbook delivery Right: In an altempi to avoid the rush which accompanies the first week of school, Chris Moore works with Senior Counselor Mary Louise Wadsworth in correcting his schedule Far Right: In preparation for the Pikes Peak .Marathon, Larry Roewe practices on the MacArthur track. JH page 28 -

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Ambassadors Tour Europe As a part of a 38 day student ambassador mission, 25 MacArtfiur students, accompanied by Sponsors Patsy Parrisii and Tracy Youngbiood, traveled to seven European nations as a part of the Educational Travel Itistitute ' s People to People Program. This program was established for basic understanding and international friendship gained through personal contact between Americans and other people of the world. Those chosen for the High School Ambassador Program went .through a rigorous screening process to pick the best students for the journey. Classes and orienta- tions were held to acquaint the students with the background of the countries they would visit. After attending meetings with State Department officials in Washington D.C., Seniors Laynetta Crawford. Chris Abston. Brenda Schutza. Kari Ellis, and 2 1 1980 MacAnhur graduates depaned for England. Switzerland. Germany. Austria. Holland. France, and Czechoslovakia. During most of the tour each student stayed with a native family of that particular country. This allowed them to meet the Europeans on a oneto-one basis, and understand their customs from a more personal view point. Ambassador Ellis stated. •It was an experience I ' ll never forget. It was really great. Above Lefl: luninr nr.-;il ' CliciTk ' iUlers Ir.u Ahiir i.mm- Hillinjislv. Tiiniiirii sinrrniin. 1 lolls t- Boziiian. Stius- Cniwlorcl. ,in l Mk ' iK-lU- .Maii.iidu rchfiir-ii- ihcors. Above: Dunnes his I ' coplc to I ' t-opli- Inp. .si-nior Chri.s . l .sion lakes liiiu- oiil ol his -schi-duli- lor .soiiii- sijihi sct. ' in ; in l niiut ' Center I ' copk- lo l Vopk-piirlKipani Kan lillis |H .st-.s vith her host laiuilN in l-ranii.- Far Lefl: liinior Class l ri-siik-ni k-lt Williams paii.scs to show tho UKiition ol tlu- l- ' ii-kl Moiisi- to l- ri ' shmoii .Siaii- ' Maxwell an l Keri liircii (luring l- rc shiiiaii oni-ntaiion Left: While waitin i to leave on a lour ol .Musienlani. .Miiba.ssailors l.a in-tla Crawlord and K.irl i:llissniilein .lntKlpatlonolIhesl hts they will see. page 27

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s, Allen Storms Texas Coast Hurricane Allen, fueled by a long Caribbean heatwave, had the ferocity necessary to sweep through a large area, which encompassed the Caribbean islands. Mexico, and the US Gulf Coast. Miami ' s National Weather Center .reported that Allen had the potential to be the most devastating storm of the century. The hurricane, bringing 20 foot waves and 185 mph winds, dealt severe damage to crops and homes in the Caribbean, while killing more than 1 00 people. The storm caused no deaths in the US: however, on a rescue mission to an offshore oil rig, 13 people were killed when a helicopter crashed. The winds diminished to less than 80 mph before reaching Brownsville. Nearly 200.000 people fled the coastal areas. Central Texas suffered damage amounting to over S400 million due to serious flooding that destroyed most of the crops. Allen ' s only positive effect was that it brought desperately needed moisture to the central Texas plains after a month long drought. Democrats Pick Carter After many months of extensive campaigning. President Jimmy Carter won the 1980 Democratic Presidential Nomination over Senator Edward Kennedy. By losing only 10 state primaries. Carter had 1,982 delegates to represent him in New York. Thus gaining 316 more than necessary The major issue of the assembly was a ruling on whether to release the delegates from voting for the candidates they commited to during the primaries. If Kennedy were to continue seeking the nomination, he had little choice but to attempt to block a closed convention ruling. Despite bitter opposition displayed by the Kennedy forces, a majority ruled the convention closed. Left: Carler Monclale clelef4aics display cnihii.siasm iis ihcy wave sijjns and cheer al ihe DenuK ' nilic Conveniion Cenier Left: Hurricane .Miens darnajjci.s evident lollowin} Ihe -Storms f)nslau)4hi throuj h the (iiiK Coast early in Ihe summer, leaving! thousands homeless Below Left: Cardettes Kim Hiiitt and .Sand ' a Weaver tr iheir sales pitch on a nei0itx)r as Iliey sell memo Ixjan is in an ellorl to raise money for the drill team Below: Freshman .Martha . kins slams a return while Hulh Shelley is frozen in anticipation dunnjia volleyball workout Below Right: Concentrating on improving their performance in future track meets. Uonna Sanders and Tammy Plyter comiJlete the ' C:ross Country course during practice. page 29 I