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

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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

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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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M « H C ul«y Brooke Sander. Everett Cottrell, and Phillip Johnson Occupying adjacent corncra. these two drug stores study the Elizabethan Age in a senior English class doubled as hang out spots for AHS stundents In the 50's. Former students come home M McCaulty Homecoming usually refers to a gathering of ex-students of Arlington High; however, this year to four generations of graduates, it meant a special time to be with friends and relatives. Mrs. Frannie Bearden, a 1911 graduate of AHS and great-grandmother to senior Todd Haas, celebrated her 75 year reunion with her alma mater. Along with Mrs. Bearden, Todd welcomed back his grandmother Mrs. Cleo Haas who graduated in 1930. Keeping the family tradition alive and well, Todd’s father Damon Haas, graduate of the class of 1959, also joined his mother and grandmother at the Homecoming pep rally. Todd graduated in May of 1987 completing the fourth generation of Arlington High graduates in his family and showing that Arl- ington is Older and still Better. Reunited a family, Mrs. Frannie Bearden. Mrs. Geo Haas. Mr. Damon Haas, and Todd Haas enjoy the Homecoming pep rally as four generations of AHS students. OLDER BUT BETTER 5