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

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s a freshman leaves the walls of Crockett there is relief in h i s X h e r eyes. Not only because they have passed the first hurdle, but because they aren't freshmen any more texcept for a few unforunate ones.J A 9th grader had to live and endure many ordeals. Some like abuse, classes, and the reality of high school life. Where's 31O? Oh that's on the fourth floor near the attic. Just an example of what a freshman had to go through. One of the worst years a teenager has to live through is their freshman year. If not for academics, then for the abuse, the name-calling, and obscene gestures. The torture they had to contend with. Never had juniors or even sophomores had to go through so much. I mean, have you ever heard a rude comment about a senior? No way. If you did, that person would be destroyed in front of the whole student body. But after a freshman has left for the summer, something happens. Hefshe grows up and becomes a sophomore. Then, this new grown-up mature person comes back and makes fun of all the new freshmen. Two years from now, same story. These mature people who are about to graduate are making fun of freshmen, people who they say aren't worth anything and should be deprived from the human race. The people who are adults think that it is the funniest thing to watch a 9th grader fall and make a fool of themselves. Now is that mature, or what? Academics is the most important thing in high school life, right? No, not to some people. But academics is important, especially if you plan to graduate. But thanks to the school board, freshmen must take more classes before they can leave his wonderful place they called home for nine months. To graduate a 9th grader must take, and pass Cyes, you must pass all of them. What's the sense in taking all 226!Freshmen these classes if you don't plan to pass them?J 4 years of English, 3 years of math and science, 1V2 years of P.E., 1 year of Computer Science and fine arts, V2 year of government, health and economics, 2 years of a foreign language, and 4 years of electives. A few of these you don't really need. Like P.E., economics, and computer science. Sure, you can take them as electives. But only if you plan to use them later in life. But if you aren't going to be a scientist or P.E. teacher, there is no reason on earth for you to take these courses. There isn't even a good reason to offer them at all. Except the school board wants us to stay a few years longer. As a freshman enter the doors of Crockett hefshe is beginning a new life. They left behind junior high and the rules that were meant for 6th graders. The new 9th graders have entered high school where there will be respect, more freedom, and the realization that they are growing up and will need to take on more responsibility. High school is a wonderful time, but starting new can be hard. So many people want to belong, need to belong. They feel that by going to a new school, and acting different, they'll be noticed. That's why so many freshman are kidded. They're in high school but aren't sure as how to act, so they act a little immature. Everyone who's been a fish has acted immature. But that's part of life, and the reality of high school. The freshman grows up thru the year and gradually the kidding stops. Much to hisfher relief. lt's just something you, as a freshmen, must live with until you're a sophomore. High school - no matter how hard or different to someone new, it's still a wonderful place to be feven for a freshman.J As the year closes you Wonder how you made it. You've changed and matured so much, but still you have three more hurdles. Three long years that have to be accomplished with finesse and courage. But it can be done, because let's face it you don't want to stay any longer then you have to - right? by Kelley Greasy 3 A 'L X 'tif 9 . IHA, 54511-1 , U - ,,Y 111 ..?Lf4' ik I Ula

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s we prepare to enter the great administrators, and former students have been big bad world, we should instructing us in the preparation we would reflect back on the need for this real world. past year of high Academically we are as ready as we school. Do you could ever be. remember that But what about life in general? great game against L.B.J.? We beat them for the first time ever We have so many roads open to us. There are so many choices and we are the only ones that can make that decision and in the final if Mom canlt decide for us and friends and teachers can't decide. It is totally up to us. And this decision will probably affect us for the rest of our lives. WOW!! Most of us will choose col- lege, whether it be a four-year seconds, too. How about the loss of our homecoming parade traditionally held down Manchaca Road? Administrators decided it was too much work and vetoed it despite student outrage. And we will all remember House Bill 7 2 and all its glory. It upgraded the curriculum and designed harder criteria for graduation. Seniors got to take finals exams and freshmen were expected to add economics and com- puter literacy to their list of required courses. But as we look back at these events in retrospect, plan, a junior college, or a trade and technical school. Others will enter the job field right away. Still others will get married and start a family. And the rest of us are pretty confused. We want to party for the rest of our lives because we have graduated and are adults now. These types will usually spend a few weeks lying around the we should also look ahead to the upcoming years and the adventure they hold for eyes fall out. house watching soap operas and game shows until their us. Underclassmen can look forward to at least one more year at dear ol' Crockett High School. But seniors must prepare themselves for the real world? What is the real world? Is it anything like Wonder World or Disney World? For the last four years teachers, counselors, No road that is open to us is the perfect one for everyone. It is only right if we believe in it. We must choose these paths for ourselves not because all our friends decided it is the best. But no matter what road we all eventually choose, let's hope we can find what we desire at the ends of these paths. 228 f Closing