Del Valle High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Del Valle, TX)

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n Classes practice real life The best way to learn is by experience and that is exactly what many stu- dents were doing througout the year. They were involved in co- curricular activities deal- ing with important issues both in school and out. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Family Living class put on a mock wedding which was viewed by many. Students who had personal invitations by the wedding party were al- lowed to go during the ac- tivity period. The mock wedding was put on to show what goes into the planning of a real one and the responsibilities that go with it. I thought the wedding was very interesting, it was just like a real one and in some cases even better, freshmen Ursula Hender- son said. Bride and Bridegroom were and Tracey Simpson and A.J. Foulois of Chris Hintch ' s Family Living class. Being married to A.J. for a day was great. We had a lot of fun acting mar- ried and I thought the wedding was pretty realis- tic, senior Tracey Simp- son said. For most people the thought of having to go to court is a nightmare. Even so, a few students prac- ticed for months for a chance to be in a court- room. These students were the students who compet- ed in the Mock Trial com- petition. The Mock Trial Compe- tition is held every year and is sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers ' As- sociation. The purpose of the Mock Trial Competition was to allow students a chance to see how the ju- dicial system works from the inside out, sponsor Ricky Vickers said. Some of the students were in Mock Trial be- cause it was fun, while for others, it was a chance to be a lawyer. I am practicing for my future career as a lawyer, junior Victoria Marshall said. Other students were in Mock Trial because it al- lowed them a chance to improve their speech abil- ities. You are in contempt of court! senior Sok Woo Yoon and sponosr Ricky Vickers practiced along with other Mock Trial partici- pants for the upcoming trial. Photo by Steve McCandless In front of the Travis County Courthouse, senior Kristi Helm and juniors Sherry Sanchez and Denise Schriber reflect on the cases they ' ve heard. Mock Trial participants took a field trip to the Travis County Courthouse to sit in on a real trial. Photo by Steve Mc- Candless Reality Academics

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Trying to finish his homework in class , junior Sean Peters works intensively. Phmo By Mamjie Kills. Lighting the candles on the birth- day cake, teacher Monica Shaw readies the cake for eating. Phoio By Slevf McCandlt ' ss. Secret to Success is . . . ' ' Don ' t be afr aid to take risks. Set your goal and go for it. ' — Guentzel Molly Concentrating on a test, juniors Conrad McDowell and Kevin Dailey work. Phoio By Mag|t c eiiis. 1 Layout By Benjamin Vallejo V 129

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VVhal every bride needs, her bridesmaid and nowergirl. SodH- omore Anna Gonzalez and her lit- tle fnend add the perfect touch to the wedding of the year. The newly married couple, seniors A.J. Foulois and Tracey Simpson, greet well wishers. Layout by Raquel Calderon V 13]