Crowley High School - Talon Yearbook (Crowley, TX)

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When Johnny comes marching home again ... Crowley band and cheerleaders carry. their own message of goodwill to the American hostages in a parade in Fort Worth. Tie a yellow ribbon. Senior Valerie Whitley shows her devotion to the hostages by wearing a yellow ribbon. Sign of the times? Fort Worth Star- Telegram runs headlines that depicted an event that shocked the nation. trends 27

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Extremes in the spectrum A sigh of relief led to a gasp of horror I t was a year when emotions ran high and low. There was no middle ground for the nation’s feelings as each day’s headlines carried a story that could either bring a tear of joy to the eye ora feeling of intense anger to the heart. Consequently, Crowley High School’s students were not left un- touched by the year’s events. When time came for the Presiden- tial elections, students spoke out for their candidates during a poll- ing election held by the govern- ment classes. As fifty-two Americans were finally released from Iran, patriotic pride ran high as students displayed yellow rib- bons showing their happiness at the hostages’ safe return. Also, everyone was shocked and angered as would-be assassins’ bullets were fired upon Pope John Paul II and newly-elected Presi- — dent Ronald Reagan. Intense national pride intermix- ed with feelings of ‘““What is this world coming to?” made this year of extremes one of the most memorable ones yet. Vote, vote, vote! During an election held by government classes, senior Tina Hall and freshman Shawna Ellsworth campaign for President Jimmy Carter. And, if elected ... Ronald Reagan gives a speech on the campaign trail that ultimately led to the Presidency. photo by Ft. Worth Star-Telegram 26 trends

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Undercover workers Extra enthusiasm, dedication made school-centered projects special hroughout the school year there were many people who lived in the limelight. However, there was another side to that limelight: those who did their jobs behind the scenes often went unnoticed. The cheerleaders were often thought of as just spirited, hyper girls, yet being a cheerleader was sometimes just plain hard work. Booster posters were made dur- ing the summer, and posters to be in the gym during pep rallies were made during the week. The musicals also revealed some hard workers. Light, sound, and general work crews worked long hours to perfect the necessities of the play. On the Road, Seniors take their homecoming pro- ject to the football field before the big game. ‘Spa: Being upperclassmen, certain responsibilities are expected. Seniors were responsible for the senior ring during homecoming and juniors were responsible for the decorations for the prom. Student council members also worked behind the scenes. Being divided into committees, each member Shad a. certain responsibility. Being a member of any so rt of organization brings some work that most of the time went un- noticed, but the inner satisfaction was often enough. Loading the gun. Crew members Randy Green and Mark Heisy prepare props for “Oliver!” Windshield wipers. Safety Council members Kelly Stricland and Melody McDonald clean windshields in the school parking lot. Concentration Mrs. Becky Bray aides Clay Stewart in preparing for UIL competition. 28 undercover workers