Alamo Heights High School - Olmos Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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RENA MCGAUGHY fright, sells direc- tories at the PTSO Back to School Night while Joyce Park gives a lost par- ent directions. THE SENIOR CLASS of 1983 fhelowj gathers outside to have their class picture taken in early Sep- tember. IN SEPTEMBER fbottomj the Mule Stadium is transformed into temporary carnival grounds for the tra- ditional Howdy Night festivities, spon- sored annually by the Mulepushers. 5 IQ , as .o A 1? for Q 1 . 'MNA 1 8 Calendar 1 V t ,AN gif, ,XM at N N wifi

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' f - we my . rf ', T' ,-f , A, 1: A y ,M ,A 1' MIGHTY MULES Kabovel breakthrough to a new year at the first pep-rally in September. Summer tans fade as visions of school threaten Summer was a time of fun! Many vacationers plans were changed when the Mexican peso's value began to fluctu- ate. Meanwhile in Europe, Princess Diana had a baby boy. Back in the US., the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee was a grand attrac- tion. Early morning practices for Spurs, band members, and athletes signaled the end of vacation for many I-leightsters. ln addition the Student Coun- cil was also busy preparing the new directory for fish ori- entation and the rest of the year. Keywanettes had their annual Rummage Sale which was a smashing success. Ev- eryone hurried to get in their last trip to the coast before school registration which be- gan August 25. We faced the beginning school year knowing of the changes that had been made. Teachers were found more challenging academically. All classes were concerned with the stricter graduation policy. Along with the concern for academics came a greater in- terest in promoting school spirit. To increase student in- terest a special schedule was arranged so that weekly pep- rallies could take place during advisory time. ,wr is, A , WN Calendar 1 7

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September: it's that time again With the start of school, September was a time of read- justment for Heights students. Early in the month, Howdy Week helped to start off the year in the right way. Dress-up days and recognition for each class plus a Mystery Hugger Contest were planned as spe- cial events. The traditional Howdy Parade kicked off the festivities Friday night for the record breaking crowd of 4000. Besides the usual food and activity boothes, a hot air ballon ride highlighted the Howdy Night festival. Out of concern that there was a lack of competitiveness at Heights, the student Com- petition Committee was formed to make an in-depth study of our athletic and aca- demic programs. The commit- tee, of students, parents, facul- ty, and patrons, began work at the beginning of school and continued through March. ln September, the whole world grieved at the death of Princess Grace of Monaco, the labor union riots contin- ued in Poland, and in the U.S., business failures aver- aged 5OO a week even after interest rates began to de- cline. Finally, at the end of September, the pro football players began a strike that would last for eight long weeks. THE HOT AIR BALLOON, lleftl a new attraction at Howdy Night this year, rises gracefully with its load of lucky ticket holders. THE FOOTBALL PLAY- ERS labove left, take it easy riding on the Fuller Double Deck bus during the traditional Howdy Night Parade up Broadway kicking off the annual event! ' Calendar 19