DeSoto High School - Eagle Yearbook (Desoto, TX)

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hat ‘is your favorite thing about the state: fair? 1. the rides 2. the food 14 State Fair ALTHOUGH THEY had won large stuffed animals, seniors Chuck Brizius and Greg Litts checks another smaller prize they also won. Photo by Jennifer James FOOD BEING one of the reasons students attend the fair, sopho- more Dee Dee Switzer checks on some of snack foods, such as na- chos. Photo by Jennifer James

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WHEN THE big announcement is made, shock and surprise is shown on Paris North (left) and new Homecoming Queen Sarah Speaks (right). Photo by Randy Vonder- heid JOINING TO sing the school song, seniors Gina Venette, Jill Knight, Deanna Duke, Andy Gar- cia, and Stephanie Foster enj oy the pep rally at the new stadium. Photo by Jeff Landwehr WITH JUST a brush away from being finished, senior Diane Gragg helps to complete the senior run- through sign. Photo by Jeff Land- wehr is-your. favorite food? t: Italian. Homecoming 13

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Facr Day fw Annual event appeals ; to some, not others “HH ow-dee boys and girls. This is Big Tex and welcome to the Texas State Fair” was the annual common sound heard at the State Fair this year, the fair’s 100th birthday. To celebrate this festive occasion, and to celebrate the state’s Sesquicentennial birthday, the fair stayed open another two weeks this year, staying open for 45 days rather than the normal 30, with many of the same rides and exhibits to keep their interest. One of the more interest- ing included a copy of the Magna Carta, and others in- cluded a special exhibit of Japanese culture. However, many of the students who went found it to be just like it is every year. FREAKS DRAW attention al all fairs, and sophomore Stephanie Melton’s attention is drawn to one at the Texas Fair. Photo by Jenni- fer James IN ORDER to buy food or to ride rides, one must have tickets, not money. Sophomore Andi Hopkins buys a five dollar book for her day at the fair. Photo by Jennifer James “It was crowded every- where you went and it stunk,” complained sopho- more Robyn Buford. “T think the whole thing is a big ripoff?’ sophomore Paul Leigh said. Maybe having fun at the fair depended on who one went with to the fair. “T went out there with a whole group of my friends and I had a blast!” said ju- nior Brenda Williams. “Me and my boyfriend went and I loved every min- ute of it,” sophomore Jenni- fer Evans said. Whether it was eating or drinking, riding rides, or looking at the animals, the State Fair was sure to be an experience for anyone who went. by Stephanie Melton % FIREWORKS LIGHT up the sky each night of the Sesquicentennial year of the State Fair. Photo by Jennifer James State Fair 15