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

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o o Graduation marks end of youth Beginning of responsibilities May 28, 1985 - 8:00 p.m. The day that had been anxiously awaited for twelve years had finally arrived. The class of 1985 was going to walk across the stage at Burger Center and receive that all important piece of paper that said we were high school graduates. Most graduation ceremonies are the same, The same faceless people give the same forgettable speeches, the same people in long gowns get the same diplomas, the same sense of accomplish- ment and relief is felt by parents and students alike. But from the point of view of a participant, this year was different. Crockett graduations are held in the gym, not this one. The graduating class was so large and the well-wishers so numerous that the ceremony had to be moved to the football field to ac- comodate the greater numbers. The original idea, announced in late March, was to limit the number of guests to two. That idea was scrapped when seniors and parents plagued the office with requests for more seating. So, Burger Center it was. Most seniors will remember the G.A.G. meeting held in March by assis- tant principal Mr. Barry Crist: Grades, Attitude, Graduation. The class was gathered into the gym and were told that grades and attitude had to improve or there wouldn't be graduation for all those who expected it. Some 75 poor souls failed to listen and only 526 of a class of 600 made the final trip across the stage. The new attendance and grade policy came as a bitter pill and too many decided that diploma wasnlt worth the hassle of the new requirements. For the chosen few, the moment did arrive. Evelyn Casas gave the in- vocation, Court Stroud CJ welcomed the assembled fn multitudes and Karen Schex- n a y d r e delivered s X is -ee her address to the class. Abel Ruiz, vice predident of the AISD Board of Trustees, awarded the diplomas. There was a whoop and holler from the graduates and the moment was over. On they go to bigger and better things, tak- ing with them twelve years of preparation, tears, good times and bad. The new graduation plan at the football field caused a great deal of confusion. No one knew where he was supposed to be. Senior class sponsor, Betty Bird shows Karen Schex- naydre where she should be to give her address. I86!Graduation

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Tom foot- track country I Regional year. I' e Award I and become a 4 ss R Tony Lee served as Texan for three rs and was Marshal my ior year. I was a member NHS and band and was tm major my senior year. I eived the trustees award f 10th, 11th, and 12th rs. I'll attend Texas AKQM major in Petroleum gineering. Schexnaydre 9th and 10th I was of the gymnastics was a Tex-Ann 11th 1 12th. I was captain and :standing senior this year. i in NHS and have receiv- .a Trustee award 4 years 1 received five Cougar ld awards including top this year. I'll attend UT i major in Electronic gineering. Michael Hafner I've achieved a balance bet- ween sports and academics. I played football and soccer my junior year while I was a member of NHS. I was one of Crockett's four National Merit scholars and won several academic awards in- cluding Ist ans 2nd prized in the National Spanish exam my junior and senior years. TY ', v , rv. '. 1 ' 'x ,CN , aff. .q I 1, - M' Histo . A- r I .44 'ix if 'nl Johnny Mills I have placed 2nd medalist my last three years in the district golf meet. I've been a member of NHS and have en- joyed maintaining a good sense of leadership and dedication to academics. After graduation I will at- tend SWT to play golf, fur- ther my studies and meet new, interesting people. 01' I , gi 4-an-V l I 5 .1 - Q J V 1: .E V A .ei Jenny Smith I've enjoyed the challenge of academics, I've also pur- sued extracurricular ac- tivities including NHS, Mu Alpha Theta and All City, Region, and State orchestra. I was named a National Merit Scholar my senior year. I plan to attend UT and ma- jor in Chemical Engineering. ., - 'S' 37.3 A . J, . F I Robert Hook I was Student Council president this year where I learned a lot about working for and with people. High school is more meaningful when you're involved. This year I joined as many clubs as would have meg my picture is everywhere. I am going to major in indecision at Texas AGM. Donna Robinson Many special people at Crockett have influenced my life, but only one can receive credit for my ac- complishments. God has made me what I am and everything I do is for His glory. With God and my Secondary Education major at UT, I hope to encourage others to make life count. 'Yr Y L, , , N- -1 1 F 5 11 1 . LMSZXN 5- . t , L Jeff Stewart It's difficult to look back now and summarize my scholastic achievements. Essentially I 've tried to con- stantly challenge myself us- ing the education offered me to its fullest extent. In the future I intend to pursue a career in liberal arts with an eye toward becoming a pro- fessional student. of wp. Heath Johnson I played freshman football and played varsity baseball my sophomore, junior and senior years. I was in Crockett Review four years. I plan to attend SWT and ma- jor in finance. ' 2v v.r.r .1 1 U -'Q ' . , ,X 'L 4kQ . gifs i - 1 ' -ff Q . 'S , .QQ-.--u haf, ' Q ,.,,- f B.J. Rush My accomplishments were mainly in athletics. Football 9-12, senior year a captain and received all district honors. Basketball 9-12, senior captain, track 9-11, I received trustee awards 9-11 and Cougar Gold 12. I was voted into NHS my junior year. I will attend UT and hope to own my own health club. ra ff'- my Court Stroud If life, as it has been called, is a tapestry of rich and varied hues , then my tapestry is brighter and much larger and a little more cohesive thanks to my ex- periences at Crockett. I will remember every weaver: the teachers, administrators, janitors, staff and students forever. Julie Jurgelewicz I was voted Homecoming queen nomonee, first runner-up Cotillion countess, junior class favorite, senior class favorite and was Tex- Ann lieutenant my senior year. I received a certificate in painting was elected to Who's Who. I will major in Interior Design at UT. Jessica Salazar While I 've been at Crockett I 've grown in many ways, learning to work with others in Student Council, the Ger- man club and Spanish club. I also grew with my volunteer work in the Special Olympics and the Muscular Distrophy telethon. I am ho ing my ex- periences will hefp me in my career at UT. Tom Vo In my four years, I have received four trustees awards and one Cougar Gold award. I made the All District soccer team my junior and senior years and the M,V.P. award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. With Three scholarships I plan to major in Engineering at UT. Who 's Wh ol185

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1 Top: After Matthew Tyndall takes his short walk across the stage to receive his diploma, it's a race to see how quickly he can get out of his graduation gown. above: It was a long and windy wait in the bleachers before anything began to happen. Starling Blythe and Meredith Bihm discuss their plans for graduation night while Sherri Blocker fcenterj focuses on a point in the future. fjlVH,,,.f I rr!! V 'HV m Graduation!187