St Marks School of Texas - Marksmen Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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The Pecos was a good experience for it taught me a sense of responsibility and made me work with others in a different situation. It helped me to know my class- mates better and to learn more about myself. It helped me to learn teamwork and to work for a common goal. - Bill Olds '83 V ' , .X st, , It was fun although it rained too much. We ran into a lightning storm on a mountain that had us all Y gg, A.. worried. But it was a good experience that taught me a lot. -john Rowlett '83

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This summer, the incoming freshmen once again travelled to the Pecos Wilder- ness for the seventh annual Freshman Trip. The trip is designed to better stu- dents' understanding of themselves and others, as Well as unite the class. During the trip, there were many activi- ties to both instruct and entertain the campers. Students learned how to pitch tents, mark trails, read maps and rock climb. Each student underwent a twenty- four hour solo, giving each individual an opportunity for solitude and introspec- tion. There were also discussions on the geology, the flora, and the fauna of the region. The student project this year was to continue the clean-up of the camp- grounds. The weather was perhaps not as good as in the past because of the large amount of rain. The rain did not, how- ever, seriously affect the activities on the trip. Pecos VII uf ' ' ai - if Happy Campers!

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Cheerleaders The Lion Cheerleaders paralleled the excellence of this year's athletic teams by providing solid support at the games and firing up school spirit. The squad began the year by receiv- ing a superior rating at an NCAA Cheerleading Camp, and continued to demonstrate their zeal by presenting several memorable skits, such as the Viking skit, in pep rallies, and by host- ing the popular victory parties. The 1978-79 Cheerleaders were Sen- ior Co-Captains Liz Walker and Craig Chapman, Seniors Greg Baker, Iim Baldwin, Scott Berger, Ianet Mabery, Rick Rasansky and Tracy Stoneman, and Iuniors Frances Ewing and Rene Williams. Laura Alpert was the lion.