Newman Smith High School - Illiad Yearbook (Carrollton, TX)

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Rob Enright shows the utmost spirit by wearing green and gold while Holly Noble and Dec Dee Carmical join in and cheer for the Trojans. Mark Ncisman's attire perfectly matches the occasion of College Sweat- shirt Day. 'iff' Bottoms up for Pajama Day! 1 . -Q

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Two Muck The dynamite duo of Homecoming and Beat Turner Weeks' big victories delight everyone When a Varsity football team wins the Homecoming game and the district rival game, the team's entire season is classified as complete. Winning the two most important games of the season, the Varsity football team re- sponded appropriately to the school spirit of Homecoming Week and Beat Tumer Week. Mums covered with various bows, ribbons, feathers, whistles, and bells provided a colorful touch and a cheerful jingle to the decorated halls of Homecoming Week. Fritiagfs pep rally hon- ored past grader: -es who stood on the downstairs balcony and aroused enormous support for the football team. The Varsity play- ers left the'rally fired up for the evening's confrontation with the J. J. Pearce Mustangs. At the conclusion of the game that night, the fans, excited over the 16-3 Smith victory, poured from the stands onto Standridge's track in the last minutes of the game, but policemen held them back until the final buzzer sounded. The students ran to join their victorious team in the center of the field lor the playing of the Alma Mater. Saturday night brought the Homecoming Dance for current students and graduates. Bal- loons, streamers, and confetti portrayed the Cruisin' Into '88 IS HOMECOMING theme. The senior executive committee organized the dance, complete with a professional disk jockey and photographer. lt was truly a weekend to remember. The Trojans tasted of another sweet victory at the closing of Beat Turner Week. Following four crazy days of wearing paja- mas, nerd attire, college sweat- shirts, backwards clothes, the students wore spirited green and gold to encourage the football team for the rival match-up. The pep rally and Key Club's Car Smash ended the school day with a bang. Standridge stadium hosted the district battle. In the end, the Trojans came out on top with a dazzling Lion defeat of 23-3. Again the team was surrounded by proud fans on the field as their season was brought to an end with a satisfying victory. Luck often plays an important role in the difference between victory and defeat. Throughout Homecoming and Beat Turner Weeks, the luck, which re- sulted in outstanding wins, was wished to athletes by the entire student body as everyone dedi- cated an entire week to the occa- sion. Clothes, bows, yells, and bells sounded out great student support and spirit as well as the best wishes of luck. The Sophomore Princess candidates and their escorts line up to hear their class' feetlbaclr. Cindy Bailey and Amy Griuafli sport a colorful array of Homecoming mums. The lfomecoming Dance provides the perfect dance atmosphere for Carla Landers and Todd Frank. fp S. it 44- -,X p ,pijg .,e'r Q

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Flat One Drama's superb acting is number one in every aspect of competition and entertainment As the heat of the summer days went by, the theatre arts students, under the direction ofMildred A. Peveto and technical director Pa- tricia Mills, were hard at work preparing for the 8th Annual Pre- School Workshop. The week long activity featured Dallas area professionals as they taught seminars focused on competitive forensics. The workshop paid off as the 1987-88 competitive squad, led by president Robin Henry, took a sweepstakes award home from every tournament at- tended. Qualifying forthe Texas Forensic Association's State Meet in Austin were almost 20 individuals in 26 events. Susan Calvert and Mike Gensler ac- complished a feat never before achieved by any department: they were the first quadruple state qualifiers. NewmanSmith'sown tournament, Spontaneity '87, once again maintained their tradi- tion ofbeing one ofthe best tour- naments in Texas. Tournatnent Director Mike Gensler and staff played host to over fifty schools from across the southwest. As a result of ten long years of main- taining a high calibur of excel- lence, the National Forensic League Chapter captured the Outstanding Chapter Award. This coveted honor is given to only 25 schools from across the nation. The theatre opened its doors once again for the fanatic fall show, The Cantcrville Ghost. The show not only featured the talented juniors and seniors, but also marked the first show di- In the One Act Play, A Midsummer Nigglntk Dream, Justin Achilli and Jeff Ilol'l'man acl out a play within a play. D R A MA rected via video cassette as Ms. Peveto suffered from a war wound. January llew by as the cast and crew created magic in Peter Pan. While working dili- gently to build Neverland, Foy Interprises arrived in Carrollton to teach the technicians and ac- tors the 'tart of flying. Jenni Page, Juliana Smith, Kristen Ar- ens, Todd l-larlow, Zooey Whar- ton, and Brian Young twisted and turned their way to opening night as the ensemble of over fifty members created a fantasy that nobody could forget. The spring activities began with a bang as the U.I.L. One Act Play, A Midsum- mer Nighfs Dream, successfully presented Shakespeare's com- edy. lndividual honors went to: Matt Crawley, Susan Calvert, Jenni Page, Jenny Matejka, Juli- ana Smith, Jeff Hoffman, Scott Barnes, and Todd Harlow. Assis- tant Director Gwyn Richardson and the stage crew Joel English, Kevin Dedmon, and Andre Archimbaud joined forces with the cast to create an unforgetable show. The spring show, Up the Down Staircase , was presented by the theatre arts lirst and second year students during the month of May. The year ended with a fond farewell to the 1987-88 seniors and a warm welcome to the Class of19S9. But now, the sawdust is gone, the costumes are hung, and the trophies are put away. Only the lingering memories and memorable lines are left as the lights fade on another year. By Robin Henry Nicole McDuflie, as the maid Mrs. Umney is appalled at the attitude of American teens. .g I 54 Q- l '24-P t t 1. ,. 5 , f .. 11 r, ff ,i .Dwi 'F53'4' - ':i?u,5n,:. ., . w ff sw. ig