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

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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

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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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Older but Better CTIVATION I This year as every year. students found many ways for involving themselves in school life at AHS. The dif- ferent capacities ranged from organizations to athletics. AHS has always had students who involved “I love being able to chose from so many different clubs. There are just so many to choose from.” themselves in clubs as part of their high school career. In earlier years, students had only a few organizations to chose from; however, this has changed greatly since that time. This past year organiza- tions included activities such as choir. National Honor Society, and several different language clubs. 1 love being able to chose from so many different clubs. There are just so many to choose from,” senior Judy Johnson said. Sports have always been a big attraction at Arlington High. Since the first days of AHS, there have been sports such as football, basketball, and track. Only in very re- cent years have sports like baseball, soccer, and golf come into being, as well as female sports. These sports not only draw participants but a great number of spec- tators as well. Parents and students alike demonstrated their support for Arlington High teams. With the great number of activities for students to par- ticipate in, life at AHS was never dull. 6 OPENING