MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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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.

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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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Chicago Sparks Cliiirfistiairrfs Life Traveling with a group known as Jesus . People USA, Senior Don Tate spent ten weeks of his summer in Chicago. While in the windy city, Tate resided in a community of 300 people who supported the non-profit organization. Daily activities for the group included street witnessing and sidewalk gospel singing. In addition, the group would go to various apartment buildings in the lower class section of town and help residents with problems they encountered. Tate explained that people from ages four to 70 would present him with conflicts and troubles with drugs, alcohol, or family. Helping a 12 year old with a drinking problem he's had since age nine really shows you what Christianity is about and gives you a great feeling. To support the organization, the members formed work crews for such jobs as painting, construction, and wood stripping. Left: Senior Don Tate reminisces about his summer Christian mission trip to Chicago. Below: Raising money for the Marching Band's Christmas Banquet, saxophone player Susan Crawford sells a Rubik's Cube key chain to Robert Lindsay while Aubrey Privitt and David Willwerth look on. Below Center Left: Newly accepted team member Mark Keagans receives details on upcoming soccer practices and games from Coach Randy Waldrum. Below Center Right: lnstructed by veteran Andrew Walters, rookie band members Dee Thoma, Tracy Bunyard, Eric Lavee, and Greg Dowdle learn the correct procedures involved for improving their marching techniques. Bottom Left: Lecturing his students on the significance of Columbus' voyages, Hrst year Soccer Coach Randy Waldrum doubles as a World History teacher during the academic portion of the day. tcf l ' . eil-il 5-Q iz i'9ii?1i??f 'r'Q517a1?T9?g - we ,F 1-A .-- . M ,fe ff., . 'n , 1' i t at if fix. f ., l' tw' l I ,N wk, ,- T , gs i Q ' --V!-127.1 A ,lg Q f I ' . 11. N m'T 'lf'--4-.W Hs. ': Q-J '56 ' if-.2 .. if ' - , , . is - -!3'x r----W, os' V c ' e .. 1 -4 '--Mm - ...Q s lf 7' Scocccccerf, District SQQDCCDHISQDECQGJ As the 198C-1981 school year began, the school board voted in favor of making soccer a district sponsored sport. In the past, it was considered a club at the Irving schools. The move made it possible for expenses to be included in the overall athletic budget rather than through private donations and fund raising projects. ln April of 1980, when first voted upon, the referendum was opposed. Proposals such as moving the date of change from the 1982-1983 school year to 1981-1982 were then made. This was due to the fact that the athletic department believed a district 9- AAAAA soccer team could be formed sooner than first anticipated. A unanimous approval by the school board soon followed the decision. Following the passage, one major problem still faced the school district's athletic director and administrators. This involved the locating of adequate coaches for the three area teams. Randy Waldrum, a former Mac student and 13 year veteran of the sport, ended MacArthur's quest. The World History teacher brought needed experience to the position. He played four years of soccer in high school and received a scholarship to Midwestern State University where he played another four years. At the end of his college career, Waldrum was drafted by the Los Angeles Skyhawks, a professional team in the American Soccer League. Forecasting the year's outcome, Coach Waldrum observed, From what I've seen last year and this year, it looks like we're going to have a very good team.