Woodrow Wilson High School - Crusader Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Deana Comb whose been playing for four years, demonstrates “clarinet lips” to Irene Ramierea. Sweetheart Captain Jessica Lightner and drill team members Kim Powell and Elaine Moreno decorate the bus for the Nacogdoches game as the driver looks on. Cheerleader Melissa Moncibais was always around to assist Sweethearts before the half-time performances. 20 Student Life

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A Day in the Life of a Wildcat bert Wosnig enjoys a cigarette while talking to Sterling Lowry ring lunch. Seven-thirty is the arrival time for many Wildcats. The drill team, band, and cheerleaders all drag in at this time to practice and perfect what they do best. The attire of these people is often sweats, shorts and curlers. The rest of the student body arrives about 8:00 to gather in the first floor hall near the horseshoe with their friends to catch up on last night’s gossip. After the 8:27 bell sounds everyone dashes to his locker, retrieves his books and hurries off to class. The next bell rings at 8:30 and those who are left in the hall rush to class to the sound of Mr. Haden warning everyone not to be late to class. Wildcats then begin working diligently in their first period classes. During second period Mr. Pierce makes his daily announcements, inspiring us to be better students with his “Thought for the Day.” Two classes later, Wildcats are ready to chow down. Students race up to the third floor to eat and chat with their friends. Only three classes left now, and each student anticipates the 2:57 bell. Mr. Pierce gives final announcements about 2:50 after which students gather their books and prepare to run out the door to say good-bye to their friends. The buses fill and the cars speed out of the parking lot. Although most students have left, some such as athletes, band, orchestra and those with detentions stay after to work. Teachers remain in their rooms preparing their lesson plans for the next day. When 3:45 comes along most teachers gather their things, jump in their cars, and make their way towards home. Lastly, the janitors come in to sweep the halls and rooms to prepare the school for a new day. WOODROW W» SON HIGH SCHOOL Cedric Thomas, I. V. Washington and Eddie Bender joke around while studying for the T.A.B.S. test. Student Life 19

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Our Spirit Keeps Getting Better (••e Elizardo enjoys eating his nachos and watching the cyline-Woodrow football game. During the 1981-82 football season, game days began for some Wildcats at 7:30 in the morning. Drill team, band, flag, and rifle members met outside to work on the night’s half-time performance. Sweethearts were eager for game mornings to find out who made Sweethearts of the Week.” Pep assemblies began at 9:20 when cheerleaders and students boosted morale and encouraged football players. Students wore spirit ribbons and were happy to have their classes cut short as a result of the assemblies. After school students went home to prepare for the game. Band members met at school at 5:45 for roll call and hopped on the buses (one for juniors and seniors and one for freshmen and sophomores) and headed for the game. Sweethearts and cheerleaders arrived at the games around 6:45. Buses were sometimes used but the girls usually drove their own cars or rode with friends. Students arrived at the games at about 7:30. Games began with the ROTC of either team presenting the flag and the singing of the National Anthem. Moving down the field leading cheers for all the fans, Varsity cheerleaders increased spirit among spectators and players. About ten minutes before the half-time performance, Sweethearts spent their time fixing make-up, stretching, and going over routines one last time. Band, flag, and rifle members warmed up and reviewed notes. Half-time was spent entertaining both teams. At the close of the game the Alma Mater was sung and students dashed off to the school parking lot to welcome the players home. Around 11:00 students could be seen at Pizza Inn eating a late night snack and also enjoying a chance to be with their friends. This year our out-of-town game was in Nacogdoches. Sweetheart members, cheerleaders, and the players rode on a bus while other students used their own cars for the three-hour drive. Football days and evenings were full of fun, spirit, and excitement. Wildcat fans Jacob Becker, Leslie Gill, and boyfriend James Baker enjoy the Bryan Adams game. Student Life 21