Bryan Adams High School - El Conquistador Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Mike Reames A prime example of the perfect studentf' Mike Reames possessed qualities of leadership and academic ability that made him score high in all aspects of school life. As president of the National Honor Society, Mike dedicated hours to make the organization both fun and productive. Because of his outstanding lead- ership, character, scholarship, and service, Honor Society members chose him as a contestant for the 31000 NHS Scholarships. Exeelling in spelling and writing, Mike took second place in Texas during his junior year in the lnterscholastic League Press Conference Spelling Competi- tions. During his senior year, he began studying spelling early in January for the March competitions. Besides pursuing English skills outside the classroom, Mike strengthened his knowledge of the sciences by being active in the Science Club, Math Club, and Mu Alpha Theta. He was a member of Student Council and Cou- gar Claws, and he maintained a steady A average throughout high school. One of few students who can reach such high degrees of achievement both within the classroom and in extra-curricular activities, Mike excelled at BA. Because of his personal abilities and his dedication to Bryan Adams, the el Conquistador proud- ly presents the Gold Cougar Award to Mike Reames. .... -,I f iff' s.

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Patti Parker ,ftir-is. Spf 'RMP' Www Involvement was the key word that described Patti Parker's life at BA. With a natural desire for perfection, she did a lot, and she did it well. One of Patti's most outstanding activities was her position on SUPER-SAC, the Superintendenfs Student Advisory Committee. She made frequent trips downtown to meet with Dr. Estes and to offer suggestions for creating harmony within the school district. Excelling in journalistic activities, Patti was photogra- pher and ad manager for the Cougar Crossroads, and she won honorable mention for her photography at the Trinity University Journalism Workshop. Patti donat- ed hours of her time as editor-in-chief of the Senior Pub, and she was elected State Vice-President of the lnterscholastic League Press Conference. A two-year participant in Life Leadership Labs, Patti was one of the leaders in organizing Bryan Adams' labs. Never seeming to run out of energy, Patti participated in Belles, Cothurnus Club, Thespians, National Honor Society, Senior Council, Quill and Scroll, and the tutoring program. Her enthusiasm did not stop with school activities, for she was the first teenager to be on the Inter-Club Council of the YMCA. An intelli- gent and interested girl, Patti received a letter of Commendation from the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Corporation. The el Coriquistaflor is proud to present the Cold Cougar Award to a person as vivacious and involved in life as Patti Parker. .......-

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El C alutes utstanding tudents Boss Bailey Reflecting all the traits that are attributed to the per- fcctn student, Ross Bailey impressed both the faculty and his fellow students with his character. One of the best trainers BA has ever had, he worked long and hard with the coaches and teams he managed. As a sophomore, Ross managed the B football team. During both his junior and senior years, he spent his fall semesters training the varsity football team and his spring semesters training the varsity baseball team. Both years each team did well in competi- tion, and part of the credit must be given to the quality of training the team members received. ln addition to his athletic endeavors, Ross performed other activities with the same degree of excellence. In the classroom, he was the type of student that teachers enjoyed teaching and students enjoyed knowing. He tutored other BA students diligently, and his sportsmanship appeared as he did his best to help them achieve the same degree of ex- cellence on the football field and baseball diamond. The el Conquistador is proud to honor Boss Bailey for his winning determination by presenting him an el C Salutesf' As president of the Science Club, Leslie Prater kept busy planning the annual Science Symposium held in March. Typing letters, contacting speakers, and assigning students were only a few of the duties she fulfilled during the spring. Under the leadership of a new sponsor, the Science Club had a successful year with Leslie as its presi- dent. An Hideall, student, Leslie donated many hours of her time to other subjects. She belinged to the Math Club and to Mu Alpha Theta, and she contributed much of her time to work on the Math Symposium. She was secretary-trea- surer of the German Club, and she played an important part in building its success. ln addition to these leadership responsibilities, Leslie donated her time and energy as a member of the Senior Pub staff and the National Honor So- ciety. During the school hours, Leslie's classroom perform- ance matched up to her extracurricular activities. An hon- ors student, she excelled in her studies, and she offered her understanding to others as a science lab assistant. The el Conquistador is proud to salute Leslie Prater. Leslie Prater Wm S 24 xv is HS' vnu!