David Crockett High School - Texan Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Student Help Makes the Difference New goals and accomplish- ment has been the meaning of Crockett's 1984-85 Student Council, and National Honor Society. To be a part of either organization is an honor in itself. Leadership, intelligence, control, and ability to com- schools in Texas. Being a part of the N.H.S. establishes the student not only as an academic achiever, but also as an example for other students. National Honor Society has always been a mark of ex- Crockett's a really big school, which means we have a lot more special people with special talents. ...Robert Hook municate with others play a ma- jor role in both organizations. New students accepted into the National Honor Society were officially inducted in the library by Principal Robert Enos. Sponsors for the 1984-85 school year were Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Reed. They are both ex- cellent teachers as well as ex- cellent sponsors. It's people like them that students really respect and admire, said N.H.S. president Tom Gibbons. The National Honor Society has been involved in service projects throughout the year. Service projects including week- ly visits to nursing homes every other Tuesday, a Saturday Austin clean up at well-known sites, and other projects has helped build a reputation of ex- cellence for Crockett. The Na- tional Honor Society has proved time and time over that Crockett is one of the best cellence nationwide, and it's recognition of students who want to achieve and get good grades and do, said Mike Hughes, a member of the N.H.S. Student Council gives peo- ple a place to excel, meet new people, and have fun, said president Robert Hook. The Student Council has students from each grade level involved, and giving input into decisions concerning both the 1984-85 school year, and new rules to apply to next year's students. Working with both students and administrators is a big part of the Student Council's ability to create changes. said Junior Michele Fahrenthold, who held the position of recording secretary during the fall semester. All offices are held by students nominated by peers for both the fall and spring Student Council First Row: Jessica Salazar, Valarie Pruneda, Julie Hermann, Moray Morgan, Melissa Pruneda, Julie Franzetti, Laura StL'Eln SaG .S ndR :RbtHkK' o o, isa s er, ar ammage eco ow o er oo , arm Nelson, Chera Little, Frederika Leach, Lisa Petrie. Third Row: John Green, Steven Bell, Michelle Mayberry, Melissa Cantu, Kim Couch, Jesse Barrera, John Velasquez, Jennifer Manning, Nova Nichols, Lori Kleinert, Lynn Rogers, Rebecca Ceroantez, Lisa Barrington, Jennifer Wideman. Fourth Row: Lisa Perry, Evale Green, Robert Turner, Sabrina Smith, Sandra Moore, Robbie Huttenhower, Richie Myrick, Aida Doay, Shemyn West, Laurie Pruett, Linda Laue, Tanya Rogers, Darcy Shipull, Samantha Douglas. 122! N.H.S., Student Council semesters. All new officers and sponsors put a handicap on the Student Council in the beginn- ing of the year, but the actions of the Student Council have proven to be exceptionally suc- cessful and well received by students and administrators. The Council has sponsored numerous activities over the 1984-85 year. Such include the back-to-school dance, home- coming, spirit week, candy sales, and much more. lf school is near the top of your list, then you find it easy to help the stu- dent body as a whole through Student Council, said Michele Fahrenthold. by Christy Hodson Senior Van Thompson received his membership into National Honor Society from Principal Robert Enos. Mrs. Reed a 1984-85 sponsor stands alongside Mr. Enos in congratulating new N.H.S. members. , x I ,U 3 I

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'ala -R 5 . M,,.-f 'aw.- ,....- e Left: The Student Council has sponsored numerous fund raisers ouer the year. Melissa Pruneda decorates a Christmas ball for a prospec- tive customer. Below: Robert Hook and fellow Stu- dent Council member, Rebec- ca Ceruantez show off their idea of appropriate dress at- tire for Jungle Love at the spring dance sponsored by the Student Council. Robert has led the Student Council with exceptional success throughout both the fall and spring semesters. 6' l' National Honor Society First Row: Kim Knop , Kara Galbraith, Patricia Starr, Janet Vito, Donna Robinson, Mrs. Susie Reed, Mrs. Nancy Holt, Tom Gibbons, Laura Barberena, Karen Moser, Karen Schexnaydre, Teresa Carney, Katherine McCarro1l, Tamara Yorke, Cydney Preas Second Row: Lisa Lesefka, Laura Brown, Ronda James, Mark Harms, Pam Wright, Jennifer Wideman, Melinda Cantu, Cherry Lynch, Michelle Creasey, Jennifer Chen, Rebecca Fletcher, Sandy Smith, Julie Kelm, Patty Parkitny, Stephanie Murphy, Holly Brownlee. Third Row: Chris Eads, Fred Page, Johnny Mills, Laura Mendieta, Mike Hafner, Sharon Haley, B.J. Rush, Steve Torpey, Van Thompson, Court Stroud, Bertha Frausto, Quang Nguyen. NHS Student Council!I23