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

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I 2 5 sl. , , 3' Q, il fx 27 Left: Junior Malinda Hohertz and senior Ahmed Abulasamh decide to show their stuff to have their picture taken. 'F qi ,. ., Above: Along with Stephanie and Stella Crowell, Bruno Zucco, and Lara Thomas move to the beat at Jungle Love. Above: While waiting for change after purchasing a ticket Stephanie Bucklew chats for a few minutes. Jungle Love!37

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Conflict of Interest Can anything that is different ever have something in common? Of course it can. Take a look at the Cotillion and the Jungle Love dance. Everything was dif- ferent. The dress, location, atmosphere, and attitude. But the one thing they both had in common was the people. Of course you couldnlt tell they were the same peo- ple. At the Cotillion they were dressed to the nines, but at Jungle Love they looked right out of Robinson Crusoe. They may have danced different and behaved dif- ferent, but they were definately the same people. The Cotillion took place March 2, at the Austin South Plaza Hotel. There was a live band and a professional photographer tak- ing pictures of couples. Which brings up the cost of everything. The tuxedo, formal pictures dinner, and maybe even a limo would set anyone back. The tickets and flowers for your lady were about the least exspensive at 315.00 each. Then came the renting of the tuxedo. That was 350.00. For a dress, ladies, it cost anywhere from 380.00 to 3200.00. The dinner wasn't the most exspensive but it was up there at 345.00 a couple. Spending a 3100.00 wasn't as much as some people spent, but Above: Michele Fahrenthold, Michael Hughes, Suzanne Freid, Bryon DeKay, and Amy Shaw discuss the night's activities. Right: Senior Darin Byrd and date dance the night away at the Cotillion. 36X Cotillion Spring dances let students loose for fun, excitement, and enjoyment. it was still worth it, said freshman Ross Hoster. Why would anyone spend so much for four hours of dancing and talking? For the guys it was simple. They went to show off the new girl they happened to have had for that week. Or they went because they wanted to. The girls asked guys so it was easier to say yes. For the ladies it depended. If they were a Tex-Ann they were expected to go. Seeing as the Tex-Anns sponsored it. If they weren't then they went either because it was their first formal or to show off their classy formals. For most girls it took weeks, maybe even a month, to find the right dress. But for freshman Becky Pope it took only one day. Even if it was for 3120.00 it was worth it. Because as soon as I saw it at Foley's I knew it was me. Jungle Love, a dance sponsored by the Student Council, saw the school cafeteria transformed into a set from Gilligan's Island. There were records playing instead of bands, and a school photographer in stead of a professional one. The cost wasn't that big. The couples bought dinner at a local McDonalds for about 35.00. The tickets cost 32.00 a person. The dress was not exactly formal, so students wore Ber- muda shorts, and loud Hawaiian shirts. Which cost about 315.00 each. One reason for reason for going was expressed by senior Robert Hook, Being Student Coun- cil President had a lot to do with my going to the dance, but it also was a great way to meet people and get to know the council.It was definitely worth it. Wondering why they went? For a very good reason. That dance let the party- goers let loose. They went to have fun, and to talk with friends. Being in school for a whole week could really get a person in a down mood. So this dance helped them forget Algebra, coaches, and tests. Dances-a good way to let your frustra- tions out. No matter how different or strange, students can relax, and have one heck of a good time. by: Kelley Crease y ' .1 f ,r .ltr i Q Right: James Schmidt escorts Tex-Ann Countess Veronica Santos down the traditional walk.

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Learn to Teach Student teachers gain in class experience from the other side of the desk Every year Crockett teachers have the chance to have a student teacher. A stu- dent of the University of Texas at Austin, and one majoring in education. CAnd one willing to put up with Crockett studentsll Student teacher Alvin Parson, for Mr. Max Fisher, explained how the program works, K'At the end of your college re- quirements, you set aside a block for student teaching. This gives the college students a chance to put all the knowledge learned to use. He also said that the student has to have the re- quired G.P.A. and to be majoring in the subject he is teaching. As one sits in class the question often comes to mind, Why would anyone want to become a teacher? Julie Oliver, stu- dent teacher for Mr. Robert Franzetti, said the reason she wanted to teach was because she enjoyed teaching and liked working with other students. Marianne Merritt, student teacher for Ms. Nora Maisel, said she wanted to become a teacher because, I thought the caliber of teachers in my day wasn't very good. But some students didn't think that their student teacher was so hot, 'Sometimes I wished that we had our regular teacher back because when she got confused so did we, and sometimes she graded a lot harder but I guess it was okayf' said junior Carrie Smith. Some of the student teachers didn't plan on becoming a classroom teacher, ! elif .. 7 4.41 David Bennett asks student teacher Amy Jo Allen for some sort of explanation on the sociology homework just assigned. 38!Student Teachers but decided to have it to fall back on. As Alvin Parson said, Itls a step to a fur- ther goal. I'll be commissioned in May, and I'll need something to fall back on, but I intend to pursue a career in the military. Sometimes the students don't hit it off to well with the student teachers. But most everything worked out. It takes a while for both parties to adapt to each other. Kids haven't changed much, the clothes are different but the thoughts are the samell' It was fun hav- ing a student teacher! He wasn't hard! Student teachers are more fun than regular teachers! They like to do more work but student teachers like to do more than work! said junior Darren Williams. You would think there would be more problems a student teacher encounter but most of them agreed, there were no major problems. Amy Jo Allen, Mr. Willie Schlickhiesen's student teacher, said, It was weird getting the kids on my side, at first they didn't laugh at my jokes but after a while they loosened up.77 Is the student teaching program real- ly necessary to prepare one for actual classroom teaching? Alvin Parson said that the trial run he received as a stu- dent teacher was definitely necessary, because t'it would be total chaos to throw someone into a classroom without any experience at all! The true value of poetry is seldom understood by the teen's of the 80's, Dewley Windburne tries to explain the value and depth ofpoetry. The real work comes to the classroo teacher, if this is so why would a teache choose to have one? Mr. Max Fishe said, Because I like to see new idea and different approaches. They bring e bang to the class! ' What about the students point oi view? Most students liked it. But some don't even give them a chance! UI like having a student teacherg it was change and you make a new friendl' said junior Shari Rhodes. by Amy Smith 2