Commerce High School - Sregit Yearbook (Commerce, TX)

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a. The crowd gathers to wait for the downtown DeKalb pep rally to begin, b. Leading a large community crowd in support of the Tigers for the bi-district game, cheerleaders yell on the town square, c. Tie up the Wildcats brings new fashion to school as Dan Winn, Mr. Frankie Enlow, Ellie Johnson, Kim Bone, Nancy Roose- velt. Janice McQuary, Amy Johnson, Ramona Moore, Kim Elliott and Judy Sandidge clown for the camera, d. Kim Hoggard arrives early to decorate a player's locker as pan of Spirit Spark- ers weekly routine, e. Tony Hall's weekly door decoration for room 118 adds extra punch to homecoming week. Fred Washington Kelly Webb David Welch Stacy White Tim Whitehead Seniors 29

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Spirit Spurs Tiger Victories If a creature from Mars came to earth and saw 400 students yelling at the top of their lungs only to be thrown a stick, he would probably think they were crazy. But that orange and black stick represents something to students - it represents spirit and pride in a team and school. That spirit was an especially important pan of the fall quarter as practically every Friday was devoted to the team. Classes were interrupted by chants being shouted down the hall while small pep rallies were held in the hall. Students came decked out in orange and black, socks, a hat, or whatever was needed for that special day. Helping promote spirit, the Spirit Sparkers (a group of about 40) decorated varsity and junior varsity football and volleyball players' lockers. Spirit Sparkers also sold 2 feet long ribbons with the football players' names and picture at home- coming. Before the Nonh Lamar game Spirit Sparkers decorated the school with ribbons, bal- loons. and banners. Also instrumental in promoting spirit was the Student Council spirit committee. This commit- tee sponsored hall decorating contests as well as organized special days. Of course, the cheerleaders, band, teachers, parents and student body rounded off the list. Screaming for the Tigers, these people cheered Commerce to victory after victory after victory Steve Speight Lisa Steelman Pat Steigman Andy Troth Billy Troth 28 Seniors

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Seniors Face Final Year With Mixed Emotions The first class to complete four years at Commerce High School, the class of '77 will look back on its senior year with smiles, laughs, tears, and sighs of relief. Graduating seniors will remember their senior year as being busy and rushed, as a year of finality. Some students will remember their first step toward becoming seniors as ordering senior rings. Halfway through their junior year came the exciting time of deciding color, size, stone, and what was to be placed on the ring. The next step was planning the Jun- ior-Senior prom in the spring. Open- ing Night was the theme of last year’s prom which was planned and financed by the class of ’77. Finally came the first day of school their final year when the students offi- cially became seniors. Moving to the senior section in the auditorium made the class of 77 aware of new privi- leges. They now received top priority in popular classes as they truly were upperclassmen. Getting out on the first bell at lunch, the seniors got the parking spaces next to the faculty and nearest to the school as they purchased orange parking stickers. Being a senior did not bring all priv- ileges. Most seniors faced new respon- sibility as they turned 18. Not only could they buy liquor, and land, and vote, but they were also responsible for their own actions as they became legal adults. They also were faced with major decisions which could shape their lives. Along with personal responsibilities came the responsibilities of the 88 members of the class of ’77. They had to order senior portraits and invitations and choose a class song, motto, col- ors, and flower. They also had to make sure they had earned the 52 credits needed to graduate, getting enough credits in required courses. Preparing for the future, many seniors took ACT and SAT tests and filled out college application forms while others applied for a job. This year they were given parties though, as the Junior-Senior prom was planned for them. Also a special Sre- git signing party was given in their honor while parents planned a Senior Party for graduation night. After selecting caps and gowns, get- ting their proper names on the diplo- mas and practicing, the seniors were ready for the final step - the step across the stage and into a new life. David Wilson Wade Wilson Mary Wilson Elisabeth Wolf Farilyn Wooldridge 30 Seniors