MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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X8 Villllarftrn Hiceccceiivces ooo, Pcojpcccotfnm Performing a play form rare to MacArthur audiences, the Drama Club staged the melodrama Lily, the Felon's Daughter on the evenings of September 17, 18, and 19 in the North Cafeteria. With only 17 days to prepare the production, Director Charlotte English chose the melodrama for its simple, yet unique form. Casting was completed two weeks before the first day of school. Major characters were Ginger Finney as the heroine Lily Fairweather, Kenny Rudolph as the hero Compton Fairweather, and Paul Watts as the villain Craven Sinclair. Lea Ann Bray, Mike Hill, Ronnie Jones, Brian Rayburn, Tiffany Riley, and Debbie Capps provided additional entertainment with a song and dance routine during the intermission. The audience participated in the presentation by booing, hissing, and hurling popcorn kernals upon the entrance of the villain. The popcorn was provided by the ushers along with a handkerchief to cry in. Stage hands furnished encouragement by holding up cards indicating the appropriate response for the action. i'We had excellent audience response, commented English. As a result of our success, two other high schools in the area are planning to produce melodramasf' The play had twist from the usual good versus evil theme as the hero was not as virtuous as most heros are characterized. Despite his uncontrollable gambling compulsion, he managed to redeem himself and save the day. Left: Sophomore Ginger Finney and Junior Doug Bashara rehearse for the Drama Club's first presentation, Lily, the Felon's Daughter. Below: ln the Drama Club's performance of Lily, the Felori's Daughter, actor Billy Sinclair tries to break up a fight between the villain, Paul Watts, and the hero, Kenny Rudolph. Below Center: During the Acapella Choir initiations, Junior Penny Marshall attempts to move a potato across the finish line using a weighted stocking tied around her waist. Bottom Left: Freshman Adam Pincus experiments with the iibrary's resources during a study hall period. Bottom Right: Senior Lisa Shores gives Sophomore Kathy McWater assistance in the Peer Facilitator program, which is a student tutoring project. .. wit' ul' M ,ave-f mam, ...JL 5. 5 r' . f

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, K .lf ik' a ,, L'-V -T ie' . - j -ft 5 ,.1, ,,,,- - - i f , 9' 3-QQ? i f W e-fr-'t'?,l',!.f'Q '-1' , 1- . Y- , , E5 ,, V wwbr it--, , M . j , , ., , . , , ite ' ' get J k-:uv ,, J 'K 4-1 ws t S ' F' , ff 5. .,,,.,c...... ,., .... W 'gi Y lr ,X W., . L, , 2 fi We is Left: Braving the elements, JV Cheerleaders Leslie Crawford, Leslie Heldman, Cynthia Joyner, and Stacey McVicker rehearse for a pep rally. Below: Junior Barry Bates gains experience in an occupation in which he hopes to make a career by landsccaping the lawn in front of Troy Kelley's home. Below Left: Mark Meyers and Chris Perry thwart the running game of West Mesquite during a Freshman contest. Below Right: Sophomore Phil Tuxhorn advances the Junior Varsity Team down the gridiron by passing the ball for a first down against the Richland Hills Rebels. Q , , 'TW' f -if if , H r . 5, --E .. - .A few: , 23-373-L ' iii-, 1 'Q' .wu?,..l LZ Zi: at eg? QV.. ng? ,jmy -2 , 4 A K, ,J . 4- ' r .. . - V f, ,,,y,,, 51, Q unix. t -f 'E- K ' 'f 531. , W . ' i -1 . .V ,,,. se':57! f P V-, -V .wr . 17. V-J.. -.,ftf-1 . -. nr - l'F'a1Hll firm Firrcsft Ccormftcesft Falling short of victory in their first games, the Junior Varsity and Freshman Football Teams were defeated by West Mesquite and Highland Park, respectively, on September 3. The JV never mounted a serious threat against the powerful Scot team, as injuries and fumbles plagued MacArthur throughout the game. Although several key players were forced to sit much of the game out as a result of various ailments, poor execution, mental mistakes, and missed assignments also contributed to the Cards' 36-0 defeat. Under the leadership of Coaches Mike Fields and Roy Kinnan, the Freshman Team was defeated at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. West Mesquite struck first, tallying a safety in the first half. However, the Cards came back on Mike Marsh's second half kickoff return for a touchdown. The opposition later took possession of the lead for good, scoring a touchdown to defeat Mac, 9-6. ln the second week of play, the JV encountered difficulty once again, as Richland eased by the Cards, 7-6. Larry MacDonald gave MacArthur the lead with an early touchdown, but the Rebels secured the victory on a successful score in the second half. Defeating the North Garland Raiders, 20- 6, at Raider Stadium, the Freshmen had more success in their second game. Brian Hands, Mike Marsh, and Lonnie Finch all contributed with scores. 1,7 K.,

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xy' ,I in ' ' ii f N rf' G ,f +4.- ,,,- Left: Seniors Joe Rodriguez and Scott Ferguson sort out old and new yearbooks to go on sale during the journalism inventory reduction sale. Below: Seniors Bill Rudolph and Laura Skipper waltz to country music at the Booster Club Dance. Below Left: During the year's first dance, Junior Jodi Rains and Senior Craig Kinsey dance to disco music. Below Center: Junior Nancy Porter and Sophomore Tracy Pigrenet come in out of the rain during one of the many thunderstorms in October, Bottom Left: On his birthday, Coach Ronnie Cox receives a singing telegram from a Dolly Parton look alike at a Booster Club meeting. Bottom Right: Susie Mason and Melanie Parks eat ice cream during the FCA lce Cream Party. r , s 1 4 or its is W- .. Wag . . 4, .V aa , f, . t 5 Q ,Q W ffilw in ii.i , J A Q3 1 R l na., Boosters Sponsor First Eamczce Organized by President Jake Billingsley, the Booster Club sponsored the first dance of the year on September 9 in the North Cafeteria. Over 150 students boogied to alternating tunes of rock, country, disco, and punk. At various points of the evening, door prizes were distributed to the winners. Even though we didn't make as much money as we wanted to, related Billingsley, 'fthe dance was a success in the sense that we think everyone had a good time. The club missed its S1000 goal by 5200. The money was utilized primarily to furnish additional materials for the weight room. The left over funds was used for other activities such as the Pancake Breakfast and Chili Supper. The organization also raised money for its activities by selling programs at the Varsity Football Games. Billingsley was in charge of organizing the advertisement space and planning the content of the publication, which featured individual portraits of the players. Others included within the pages were cheerleaders, Cardettes, Marching Band, and class officers. The Booster Club is an important part of MacArthur's winning spirit, explained Billingsley. The sports program depends on many things such as players, coaches, and spectators. Spirit is also important, because it is contagious to the players.