Abilene High School - Flashlight Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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1. In the midst of total confusion, Devra Hoef attempts to decipher an annual receipt during the delivery of the 1978 FLASH- LIGHT. 2. Getting back to the books literally, Chuck Mitchell and Tim Baxter supply English classes with dictionaries. 3. Readjusting to cafeteria food, Betty Dudley and Carole Simpson display their opinions. 4. An ever present reminder for those who drive down Mockingbird is the Abilene Eagle Gym representing a vital part of school. 4 Grace Andrews Esthel Aranda David Armendariz Channing Ashenfelter David Atkins Debbie Austin Velvet Baily Brett Baker Paula Balanciers Rosemary Baldwin Regina Ball Sandra Bartley School-1 3

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On and on, on and on, it just keeps on going on and on . . How can it be? Back to school al- readyl Although most students would not admit it, the three month break rapidly grew old, and the urge to reunite with old friends and new teachers intensified, yet, the reunion of homework and responsibilities lacked enthusiasm. Classes were scheduled to start Septem- ber 4g yet for many, the three month break was in reality a two month break and a startling awakening into the routine of school. Early August workouts which gradually became rigorous twice-a-day workouts could have contributed to the impressive Eagle football season. The marching band also got an early start as sophomores began training at the first of the summer. They were joined two weeks before the opening school day by the entire band each morning from nine until twelve. Student Council leaders chosen at the close of the 1978 school year convened on August 3, to prepare the upcoming rituals needed to begin another year at AHS. Thus, came registration where the Student Coun- cil closely worked with counselors and stu- dents in scheduling classes, handed out l. D.'s and finalized automobile registrations. On August 15 distribution of the 1978 Linda Abels Dianne Acosta Regina Adams Teresa Adkins Ruben Aguirre Scott Akard Gary Aleman Susan Alexander Becky Allen Paul Allen Kevin Almaguer Susie Alverez 12-Seniors l FLASHLIGHT broke the monotony of regis- tration. Attended by approximately 900 stu- dents, a lasting opportunity to see friends and foes became a reality before the 1978 seniors sought a new lifestyle and returning juniors and sophomores took on their new roles as seniors or juniors. jumping in feet first, the administration under Principal Gayle Lomax completed the master schedule, and faculty returned on August 2 to arrange rooms and lessons for the 2,000 students they would soon greet. Obvious to all concerned,school actually began long before its official opening on September 4. ,- 93 'Km' V 2 -1- :f

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Modifications affect traditional functior Specified by the FUNK AND WAG- NALLS DICTIONARY: change lchanjl v.- to make different, alter. An ancient Chinese proverb stated old ideas not always best ideas. With this in mind, change seemed inevitable for Abilene High. A new year, a new age and a new gener- ation met returning students. The year 1979 differed greatly from the previous one for the simple reason of advancement. One change that greatly affected Abilene High was the appointment of Mr. Gayle Lomax as principal of Abilene High. In the conven- tional role of former principals, Mr. Lomax accepted the challenge of over 2,000 stu- dents and struggled to make his plans and accomplishments known to the students, parents and community. However, the main concern on the part of students was with changes in that area known for frisbee games, smoking, racing, thefts and vandalism. To prevent the parking lot from becoming a catchall of other vices, a police officer, paid by the AISD, patrolled the parking lot four hours a day. In addition to the police officer, the parking lot was increased in size by the demolition of the fence that supposedly separated the freaks lot and the ropers lot. Striping was added to create additional parking spaces. Other changes in the parking lot came with the closing of the central gate on Mockingbird, and also the closing of the back gate with Kathy Batson Tim Baxtor Craig Bell Angel Benavidez Regina Black Chuck Bohanan Ann Bolls Phil Boone Dawn Bourland Kim Borcik Danny Bowie Brooks Boynton 1 4-Seniors the relocation of the gate and Crosswalk to the front of Eagle Gym. All in all, the parking lot changes proved to be effective. Statistics began to prove that the added protection decreased thefts and vandalism and increased student security and safety. A change not so radical as to be noticed by the student body, faintly understood or even slightly interesting involved the library. Once again the powers that ruled decided that the image of the library would no longer suffice, and so it was no longer the library but rather the LRC, lLearning Resource Centerl. Longer hours for those students who wished to increase their skills and knowledge were made readily available in an attempt to promote the use of the LRC and stimulate learning. However, a library by any other name was still a library. fr IWQI' 3 1 ,L ff ,ag ff A I I .,...,....-. 1,:g5f6,,Ew' ,Y 1