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

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Seniors thank Mr. Crouch There Is a new age approaching, and this age will not know the great personality In the person of Mr. James Crouch. The once and long time principal of our illustrious school, Mr. Crouch holds an honored place in the hearts of the senior class of ’87. Altough we only knew him as sophomores, we will long remember his traditional “How sweet it is to be in Colt Country!” His pep rally speeches instilled a extreme desire to succeed at any endeavor. He always encouraged students to do their very best, not only for their school but also for themselves. His amazing ability to communicate to students, whether one-on-one or as an assembled body, showed his caring and compassion for the youth that were under his leadership. “He was a dedicated man who truly sup- ported the students in all we did,” said senior Jason Ankele. “The senior class of ’87 wishes to thank Mr. Crouch for all his efforts to make Arlington High the best school it could possibly be.” M M(CW«y Past and present come together at current Principal Mr Jerry McCullough and former Principal Mr. James Crouch share a moment during the Homecoming festivities. The original school building, erected in 1956. still stands today, having seen many changes over the years. OLDER BUT BETTER 3

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E Older but Better XCELLENCE As the school year began, students noticed a change in their surroundings. Workmen spent three solid months remodeling, repainting, and repairing the old school building to revitalize and give it new life. Since the building first “Arlington High is the best school.” opened in 1956, it has grown along with the city of Ar- lington itself. As the number of students increased from hundreds to more than 2,000 students, the building gained an additional hall, which was added to the two-hall original in 19. Along with students enter- ing high school sophomores and leaving as seniors three years later, fads, too, came and went readily. This con- tinues even today. Arlington High has even seen to emergance of new policies instigated by state of- ficials. These policies have slowly, in some way or other, helped to reduce the number of traditions at AHS. Stu- dents almost witnessed the passing of one of the greatest traditions in the form of Colt County Fair; however, it was revived after students rallied together and held one of the most successful fairs ever. There remains one thing that shall not pass from Ar- lington High. This is the ex- cellence of our school. It re- mains the outstanding school in Arlington. “Arlington High is the best school in Ar- lington,” senior Melissa Hub- bard said.“Arlington High is truly Older but Better. 19S9 Cota Corral 2 OPENING

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Older but Better RADITIONS Times come and go, but Arlington High remains the same. AHS boasts a long and glorious history of en- thusiastic pride, astounding spirit, and great traditions. With many traditions all but completely forgotten, erased “Students showed great enthusiasm at pep rallies. They also supported fellow classmates in all areas of life at Arl- ington High.” or tossed aside, Arlington High holds fast to the truth that the spirit of AHS is the foundation upon which our school was established. “Students showed great enthusiasm at pep rallies. They also supported fellow classmates in all areas of life at Arlington High,” said senior Susan Jones. Students dressed in a spirited fashion to support their classmates In whatever organizations or events in which they participated. Faculty joined in the spirit, “getting down” every Friday in their faculty T-shirts. Colts cheered for Colts, and thus for another year that one special tradition that lasts forever passes from the seniors of ’87 to the underclassmen of ’88 and ’89. The seniors of '87 hoped that as times continue to change the students following in their footsteps will uphold the spirit that forms a lasting bond between everyone who receives a taste of it and passes on the spirit as the greatest tradition at AHS. Colts old and young alike hold this spirit deep in their hearts for always. M «McC u «y During Spirit Week, junior encourage other student to catch the wav and be an original — be a true colt. Dieplaying their spirit for all to »ee. senior tell the world that being a senior Is a little bit of heaven. 4 OPENING 0