MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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fx X Mane Swimmers Acccqjumfirfce Coeaczlln Replacing the late Bill Davis, Austrums Zidermanis joined the Irving Independent School District's coaching staff to train the Swim Team. Zidermanis instructed the squad for two hours in the afternoon after school as part of their training program. Most of the members, however, chose to work out a minimum of 11 months out of the year, Earlier in September, the 24 athletes from all three Irving high schools began their pre- season running program. ln October, the team started their training in the water- followed by a weight lifting program in preparation for competition. Beginning the season, Zidermanis introduced a new program whereby the teams from MacArthur, Irving, and Nimitz swam as one against two or three rival teams at all dual and tri meets. When competing in such events as invitational meets, they participated as three individual teams from their respective schools. 1-gm . IQSLQZ 55-li, .,sfI3iiE'iIIl'?ZRWl'f'a? i5E?fi ii, ' D ,M r .mil if riffs 1 ...- lilly' 'fe l 'V 5, t , 's To I I ll ...M I. s Top: New Swim Coach Austrums Zidermanis looks on as the Swim Team works out for their first meet, Above Left: Practicing for the upcoming SkylinefR.L. Turner Swim Meet, Sophomore Kevin Brown works on improving his back stroke at the YMCA. Above: Senior Cardette Social Chairman Wendy Witt shows incoming Freshman Karen Brown the South Cafeteria as she guides her on a tour of the school during the orientation program. Left: Student Council Secretary Lauren Orsini guides 1981-1982 Freshmen Heather Kadow, Michelle Kaclow, and Teresa Scarborough through the junior hall during Freshman Orientation, which introduced the new students to the various forms of high school life.

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, is ,fl .,.. Y X V 5 ,J V ,, .. , . X . we l -3:34 ?? Q L Catrdls LHICQHHD Eicestcorfce Homes In an effort to improve the living conditions of several families in Kentucky, nine MacArthur students from Plymouth Park United Methodist Church ventured to the mountains during the first part of August as members of the Appalachia Service Project. While there, Mike Adams, Vanessa Bethard, Paul Bielss, Richard Brennecke, Mike Clements, Mike Dean, Dean Garrett, Brian Hardesty, and Jeff Williams were engaged in the repair of dilapidated homes outside of Whitesburg. The group met for seven days filled with hard work, fellowship, and little sleep. Waking at 6:45 each morning, they only had time to shower, eat, and partake in a devotion before leaving for their individual work sites. At the homes, such tasks as building walls, roofing, placing insulation between walls, and sheet rocking were accomplished. Despite the rigorous week, some time was set aside for fun. The group was entertained one evening with music and skits performed by a local talent known as The Roadside Theater. Finally, on the return trip, the youths spent a day at Opryland Amusement Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Stating the worth he received from the trip, Hardesty commented, lt was a very meaningful experience. We got a chance to use our talents and efforts to help other people. It was a good opportunity to express our care for others. W-.N Top Left: On the return trip from the Appalachia Service Project, Senior Mike Adams visits Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee. Above Center Left: Sophomore Brian Windsor waits for a schedule change from Sophomore Counselor Mary Louise Wadsworth. Above: Mike Dean, Dee Stribling, and Paul Bielss participate in the Appalachia Service Project in Kentucky. Far Left: Sophomore Richard Brennecke works on a dilapidated home outside Whitesburg, Kentucky, as a participant in the Appalachia Service Project. Left: Cardettes Belinda Collins, Kara Martin, Laura Marchant, Jennifer Sheets, Deana Messersmith, Linda Moore, Patty Moeller, and Laura Skipper take a break from practicing a cane routine.