Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Afterschool life had students having A oops of fun Food. friends and con- versation were the ingre- dients students combed the streets for after a hard day of tests, homework and lec- tures. Finding a place to go was never a problem. A drive to the local McDonald’s practi- cally guaranteeed a meeting with friends clustered in the parking lot discussing the day’s events. “1 just went (to McDonald’s) . . .someone was always there. It gave me a chance to talk to friends out- side of school.” said junior Pat Garcia. Although restaurants were the most popular geta- way. students did do more than eat. Amusement parks, theatres and playhouses at- tracted students. During October, stu- dents went to the fair where they filled their stomachs with candy apples and corny dogs. Movie interests ranged from popular current movies shown at Town East to classics shown at the Granada. Since some English teachers gave extra credit for reviewing plays shown at the center, students combined schoolwork with social out- ings. From Big Macs to Casab lunca, students showed theil diverse tastes in entertain- ment and social activities. No matter the date or time, it was a certainty that students could never be bored from lack of places to gather. ■Tina VielnU Student lift- Night life

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First day has students reaking ground As the 8:15 bell rings, Freddy Freshman enters, scared and unsure about THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Looking for a sign to help him discover his loca- tion. poor Freddy was intro- duced to the massive size of his new high school. Freddy was only one of 1,269 incom- ing freshmen, lost in the mass confusion of the first day. In order to help freshmen, maps of the cam- pus were supplied and a friendly upperclassman was always around the corner willing to assist them. Common sense should tell you to look at a map or sign. Instead of running around embarrassed, the freshmen should stop and ask someone Getting planted A a part d a city-wide be-jutifie jIkiii program, ■ivaMant principals haria Tuckey and John Washing!'«1 join othejs in planting a crepe myr- tle on Skyline's grounds. At 9 am. cn Sept. 3. all Dallas schools ssnultancuusJy ccninmciicnl «•idler planting a tror or bulb, whose symbolic puroasr was a ness beginning, folding Tuckcy anil Wadiingten on thr find day uf school were all assistant principals. Gene Golden and 24 student council members including student body president Paul Peterson and vice-president Denkc Golden. Photo by T. Vallier to find out where they are and where they need to be go- ing. commented senior Angela King. “It’s not as if 1 particu- larly like having to stay until the end. but I can live with it. It’s really not that big of a deal. One good point is that you will get to see everybody a little bit longer.” observed senior Scott Jones. After obtaining direc- tions from an assistant prin- cipal. Freddy was finally set- tled in his homeroom. While there. Freddy received his schedule and filled out the usual green and white cards. A sense of familiarity over- came him as his homeroom teacher commented. These need to be signed and re- turned by tomorrow. After homeroom. Freddy was on his way. He was faced with the experience of seven new classes filled with new people, picky teachers and a new grading system. All students had new 1,2.3, Go New students Katl thrrr pitstep to make brfcnv mining their hcmenxn». First step was the attendance office when students were enrolled. Second, students visi led the clinic and gave Mrs. Shaman. R, ., their vaccinaticn records anil had brief physical esaminatkiei daw. F inally, students entered the cuuiwkrs effice where they received their schedulers aid met with their assigned enunsdors. for five «lays straight, all three offices were sw amped w ith students stand • ing in line for their turn (ffiolo by T. Vallier experiences to face. They had new people and teachers and quickly had to fall into school routine. A new item was the introduction of a new grad- ing policy of numerical grades instead of letters. All school work and report cards were to bear a numerical grade instead of the usual A.B.C, or F. Now that the grades have been converted to numbers. 1 can’t feed my mom a sob story about how 1 missed a higher grade by one point. commented junior Leigh Anne Payne. The day continued well for Freddy Freshman. As the final bell rang. Freddy quickly headed to his bus. Waiting to go home, he pon- dered over the events of the day. He thought about his new friends along with the reunion with his old friends. As the bus pulled away Freddy asked himself. “Will 1 ever fit in? But being op- timistic. Freddy tried to look forward to returning to another full day of high school... the next day. •Dee Geiger First day Student life

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Step right up Although given a Fair Day. junior Tracy Day and junior Angie Bohne take another day to visit the fairground . T he day given for student to attend the fair was faulted by rainy weather so many attended on days less rainy and less crowded. Don’t tell me that Gathered in the parking lot of McDonald's seniors Brandon Davit. Cameron Cox and Dar- ren Diffie shoot the breeze about school and people Although many restaurants were fre- quented by students. McDonald's was to be the most popular in that both underclassmen and upperclassmen could be found there. Photo by R. Kemp Hanging out It was Friday night and they needed a place to assemble. McDonald's was the destination for Lranne Ivy. Mary Ann FJircnbrrger. Troy Pro- kik and Rhonda Southard. Instead of going to a movie or out to eat, the group gathered in the parking lot and joked around. McDonald's was the most popular fast-food place near the school. Photo by J. Lopez Up we go Trying to br daring. Tammy Coureon. Lucia Munoz and Hector Mendez tackle the Texas Cliff Hanger at Six Flags. Many students visited the amusement park instead of the (air. the Cliff Hanger was considered to be one of the most frightening rides at Six Flags. Photo by D. Villar- real Aren’t we cute? Couples and groups alike attended the fair dur- ing its three week stay. Senior Tommy Cherry and junior Cassie Stone attended together. They, like many others didn't atlrnd on the day set aside by DISD; instead, they went on a weekend. The fair, among other amusement parks, was a popular location for students. Pholo bv D. Locke The last supper In celebration of the football team winning a game. Mark Decker. Bruce Hilburn. Attapool Sookma. Shane Shinsato. Gwen Ford. Dssight Gentry and Todd Altennofel gather at Mr. Gallic to celebrate Italian style. Mr. Gatti's was a re- staurant frequented by many students through- out the year. Photo by T. Vallier •Student life Night life