Alvarado High School - Warrior Yearbook (Alvarado, TX)

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School Life HB 72 imposes Changes When H. Floss Perot rolled out his listofchanges forthe 1984-85 school year, it was approved through House Bill 72. In a year that changes were inevitable, the Alvarado Independent School District responded to HB 72 by changing just about everything but the school's name. The grading system was upgraded by raising the passing grade from 60 to 70. Morning tutorial classes set up on Tuesday and Thursday attracted about half the number assigned. When clubs could finally squeeze a morning meeting in between tutorials and practices, few sleepy-eyed members attended. Pumped up Being the only boy-girl physical contact allowed, hugging was the instrument for popping a balloon in a pep rally skit. Representing the Freshman Class, Randy Biggs and Teresa Brooks got off to a rocky start by dropping their balloon on the floor. enthusiasm from the 8 a.m. pep rallies fizzled during the day. Each student was allowed eight extra-curricular absences which sounded stingy until it was realized that most contests had been moved to Saturdays. As it quickly became clear to teachers and students alike that extra meant beyond school hours, they began enriching the extra , A powder puff football game was added to Homecoming's Burning of the A ceremony and Brock's Hops became tradition after each football game. Varsity cheerleaders Kelly Hen- eghan, Gloria Looper Baze, Lisa Hickman, Tiffany Fullagar, Laura Head, Courtney Johnston, Margaret Langley, and Cheryl Phillips spell out I-N-D-I-A-N-S to The Horse . The traditional spell-out was started by 1979 graduate Tami Morris. .-A O 1' g1 'l c 4,9 .Q of o 6 Q 1 WUT? f gf .. r E V 'Nunn 'Q 0 'o X37 S0873 '64 6 o' ,SL qv .O 9 O 9 , 1 0 4 ,g Qs .1 ag t ,gf Q- s . .I ZR! 5 59 mx .99 9 ,h 45. 4, ...up ' 15, 0 4' ' 0

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6 School Lite

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XX Being presented to the fans during Homecoming festivities are queen nominees Cinda Ezell escorted by Michael Ezell and Mary Dandridge escorted by Scott Fullagar. 8 Homecoming Contact Cut ,'i'Crowning Record rainfall dotted Homecoming Week with such regularity that a merely humid Homecoming night was wel- comed wlth relief. With the band providing the musical background, Homecom- ing court couples glided to their assigned spots. The naming of Lisa McGuttey as 1984-85 Homecoming Queen sparked unsurprised applause. The real drama began to unfold. Will he kiss her? Will he atleast hug her? swept through the minds of the spectators as Lisa's escort arry Mears simply smiled. La ar's ' of not kissing the Queen b rsed by the nominees t ye for personal reasons summe Lisa. Despite the school and nominees' wishes, Barry labeled his dilemma extremely awkward. During crowning ceremonies Homecoming Queen Lisa McGuftey shows a frown as former Queen Anna Jean Vaughan jabs the crown upon her head. Homecoming Queen for 1984-85 Lisa McGutfey and escort Barry Mears accept the approval ot the applauding crowd.