Arlington High School - Colt Corral Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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(A) Mrs. Cymbree Farmer and Mr. Jim Shcwmake entertain at the Homecom- ing pep rally. (B) Pandemonium reigns! (C) Chuck Alexander and Cari Fowler accept congratulations after being named King and Queen. (D) Faculty members get their cones together. (E) Colts show their spirit during the Alma Mater (F) Little Arlie adds to the festive atmosphere. ACTIVITIES 25

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Colt Homecoming contains old, new Homecoming night arrived amidst traditional expectations and current controversies. Colt fans turned out in their Home- coming finery to cheer the Colts to victory against Bowie's Volun- teers. Green and white colors dominated the stands as well as the field Halftime brought the announcement of the Home- coming court. Nominees gath- ered on the field as the excite- ment grew in the stands. Nomi- nees for King were Robert Schrickel, Jeff Follis, Mark Drin- kard, and Chuck Alexander. Queen aspirants included Car- men Hill, Laura Field, Kathy Zie- gler, and Cari Fowler. The sovereignty honors went to Chuck and Cari. Cari was pre- sented with roses and Chuck with an engraved mug. Cari received the traditional kiss from Chuck. Sophomore and Junior Princesses Elise Brown and Holly McKissack were presented with rose bouquets. Winners of the float competi- tion in the Homecoming parade were also announced. Juniors were triumphant with their class float, “The Mighty Colts say: Remember the Alamo, the Vol- unteers lost! Floats in this year's parade were limited because of a new administration policy regarding float participation. 24 ACTIVITIES

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Year-end activities usher out 70's Following the Homecoming events, AHS students engaged in year-end activities signalling an end to the 70's. The annual PTA College Night, held this year at Sam Houston High School, provided assistance to many college-bound students. The drama department kept busy by presenting A Flea in Her Ear, a French comedy. A sack lunch theatre was also pre- sented. Many students and faculty members bled for a cause at the Student Council blood drive. Eighty-four pints of blood were collected by the Carter Blood Center. Two seniors, Vicki Hart and Rob Kibby, received honors. Vicki was a winner in the ready writing contest held by the National Council of Teachers of English, and Rob placed third in the Voice of Democracy speak- ing competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A drive started by sopho- mores and spreading to juniors, seniors, faculty, and parents raised money for the treatment of Sophomore Keith Nelson's lengthy illness. Over $1,200 was raised, more than doubling the goal of $500. The Shoe Fund, a drive held annually at Christmas by stu- dents of math teacher, Mrs. Lou Baker, raised $400. Two APIS Vuletide traditions, the Christmas Assembly and the door decoration contest, were not held this year. Some excite- ment was created however, when the nearby Millrun Apart- ments caught fire one day just before school let out, giving AHS photographers an excellent chance to practice their skills. (A) The wait to give blood is a nervous one for Lisa Beeching (B) Pat McGahey confers with one of the university rep- resentatives at College Night (C) Dan Costello hopes he can keep enough blood for himself (D) Keith Nelson works as an aide in the counseling office in addition to his regular studies (F) Rob Kibby states his case at the Voice of Democracy speaking con- test. (F) Fire fighters battle the Millrun apartment blaze 26 ACTIVITIES