Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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' teoMtaetosi ♦ - Rick Mitchell always gets his man! Cop On Campus ' ' ' ops aren ' t all bullies and I ' d like to break that myth! said Lieutenant Rick Mitchell, the super- visor of the Clear Creek, Clear Lake, Dickinson School Liaison Officer program and a full time Cop On Campus. This program started five years ago vy hen administrators and concerned citizens contacted Joe Max Taylor, Sherifl at the Galveston County Sheriff ' s Department, about the abuse of drugs and alcohol in our school. Students see me as a ' Narc ' , truant officer, hall monitor, security officer, or ' Cop on Campus ' , Rick said. I handle all problems which may result in police interven- tion on or about the school campus or in incidents which involve students. Rick is a graduate of Ball High School in Galveston, and has been involved in law enforcement since he was 19. He went to college at Sam Houston State University where he received a Bachelors Degree in Science of Criminology. Along with his special assignment at DHS, Rick is a member of the organized crime control unit that in- vestigates major crimes in Galveston County. Rick said, I try to establish a ' friendship ' relationship with students, concerning myself with them and the law. This gives them someone in the field of law enforcement to whom they can come with problems about family, neighbors, or other students — without the ' bully-cop ' at- titude. All problems students discuss with me are held in strict confidence. isoays. juoia moiecicaloi 11 stodents If school tte) Itoitv us policy. nd very helpful they can ge: Ihemtofecwf Lookin ' Good ' H e ' s the wax that makes the car shine, opioions irai Bays coach Jim Loerwald of latthetolorials )ub Farris, athletic director at fickinson High School. Farris, who has compiled a Dfty-game winning record in he past four years at DHS, las been named Coach of the ear during 1982-84. Coach Harris was elected by district ' :oaches who vote on the jhoach that they feel is the best Cop- DHS staff strict I i Bdff ur nanimous choice for Coach jf the Year! In the six years I lave worked with him I have ■ ■• to understand that for i Farris, students and jrowth is the most impor- .ir:i thing. Winning is not the ;nly thing to him, but being he best that you can be is ' verything. ' ' Modestly, Farris refuses to ake full credit for any honor, aying that the award is directed to the entire Dickin- on coaching staff. Farris, who played high jchool and college football in Jew Mexico, said, Athletics las always been important to me. The influence that I re- ceived from the coaches at the high school and college levels was the basis of my decision for a coaching career. This influence originated with my family, since my mother was a school teacher for thirty-seven years. Farris ' players feel that he has been a major influence in their lives, both on and off the football field. According to senior Pat Beadles, Coach Farris is the best coach I ' ve ever had. His knowledge and my experiences with him will help me in many things other than just football for the rest of my life. Farris states, One of the greatest honors that I have achieved is having a kid that I ' ve coached graduate from high school, start first string on a college football team all of his college years, and then graduate from college. By administering this kind of attitude toward individual per- formance to his team members, Farris has made the athletic program at DHS a strong and successful one Accordingly, Coach Loerwald says, He ' s the glue that holds everything together. To get an education is the most important reason we go to school, but to participate in activities out- side the classroom is also a beneficial learning experience, says Coach Dub Farris in regard to the new House Bill 72. Faculty 129

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Dedicated Teachers Back the Gators There are many teachers who support the Gators by attending various sports games regularly. Of course, everyone goes to football games, but how many teachers or students at- tend the volleyball and basketball games? Although one might think that a dozen or so pjeople may attend a Dickmson-Clear Lake girls volleyball game or a Dickinson-Ball High boys ' basketball game, many teachers at Dickinson High School take time out of their busy schedules of grading algebra assignments, reading themes, and writing out lesson plans to support and cheer for the Gators! Most faculty staff members have either been at DHS a long time or they know from their own high school experiences that these kinds of games are important to the players who work so hard to achieve the greatness that all athletes at DHS strive for The teachers sup- port and encourage the players much more because of the mutual respect that faculty and students have for each other. Mrs. Vee Veasey is just one of these staff members who truly back the Gators. She first began appreciating sports by participating in programs at her La. high school. Here, in Dickinson. Mrs. Veasey began attending all of the Gator football games before she began working for Dickinson High school and even before she had children She became involved further with Gator Sports when her senior daughter. Colette, entered high school and began playing for Dickinson. Because of her dedication to supporting the Gators. Mrs. Veasey often opts to skip dinner in order to catch a crucial district volleyball game or a basketball playoff game. She has a true love for all sports because to her, a win or loss does not matter. She just likes to see the players having a good time and doing their best. Mrs. Marsha Lassiter. who worked with Mrs. Veasey in the attendance office, says that she is the symbol of Gator spirit. She notes that Mrs. Veasey attends not only all of the games during football season, but all of the pep rallies as well Students see Mrs Veasey as a very special and helpful person. She is always there when you need her, said one student. Mrs Shirley Hunter, another teacher who shows her Gator spirit by attending various sports events, says that a teacher should be more than a teacher by supporting the Gators all the way She attends all soccer, basket- ball, volleyball, football, and some baseball games Both Mrs Hunter and Mrs Veasey will be here at Dickinson High School to support the Gators for many years to come, not only because of children who will pass through Dickinson High School, but because of the love that they as we ll as many other (acuity and staff members have for the students that ropre sent the pride and spirit of DHS s: Here Mrs Vea Veasey is busy at work m ihe main otiice. but in the evenings, she gives up r»a« own i«ne lo i port the Gators and DH S HELP! Although new state education laws have brought about many changes to High Schools throughout Texas, one program that has benefited students the most is the tutorial program. Teachers at Dickinson High School, as well as across the state, must now provide students with the opportunity to attend tutorials to obtain help with any problems that the student is hav- ing in any class. The tutorial sessions are held from 3:07 to 3:55 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Student opinions differ on this new program. For example, sophomore Tisha Jacques said, teachers can work with you individually. Junior Stephanie Reed felt the same way, saying that students can get personal help from teachers, (ace to face. Senior Ruthie Newman said. Because teachers are required to be there, students have a better oppor- tunity to get help Freshman Wendy Rosamond agreed that the tutorials were helpful because, teachers help students get their grades back up Likewise, sophomore Trae Gilbert felt that the tutorials were a good idea (or (ailing students, but the (acuity did not have adequate planning systems o( enforcement to make all (ailing students attend This last point is true in that although providing Ihe oppor- tunity (or extra help with work, many tailing students as well as those with passing grades do not attend the tutorials Some students agree with the idoa of extra help session However, ttiey (eel that the state did not need to make them mandatory For example, senior Laura Watkms said. If students need help they could come everyday after school It should not be limited lo |ust Tuesdays and Thursdays Junior Marion Keith was a bit more critical of the program saying, if students wanted to come after school they would, the stale didn ' t need to in- stigate such a superfluous policy Although students ' opinions may vary, the majority feel that the tutorials are beneficial to them and very helpful It IS a lime in which they can get special help to enable them to receive better grades on their various class assignments kliiOyuig luiij Jutmg irtgltsMMt

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HicKman. Miklfed Higbee Caimne Hill. DOI Hill. Herman Holmes. Lee Hudson Mana Hughes. Mike Huntc. Shirley Johnson. Gene Kei«ef. Barbara Knoits. BobDy Koch, Charles Mr. Proctor and Ms. Hamm confide In their close Inend. Ronald McDonald. v»ho in turn expresses his approval of their future wedding plans A Special Moment ' ' A ' - ' ° ' 3 ' Hamm are ' getting married?? Ron Proctor. English teachef. and Kathy Hamm. Spanish teacher shared a special mo- ment this year when they becanf e engaged on November 8. They have been dating a year and a hall now When asked what attracted them to each other, his reply was. Her beauty and in- telligence She said. He was very pdHe. in- tellectual, and interesting The two spend a lot of time together visiting art shows, going shopping, attending D»ckens on the Strand, and eating out The time they spend together means a lot to ttiem. they said. Although the wedding day has not been set. they plan to marry sometime in June. Following the wedding, they have a Carribean caiise planned for their honeymoon Our best wishes go to the both of them ' P Koslka. Phyllis Kuivicki Fosieiene LaFiuer. Paul LaPeyre. Jim Lai ' scey Mona La ' Iigue Wanda Lastiler Marsha Loeiwnid Jim Lowe Raymond LOZica Connie May John Miller B»v«fly