Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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Planning for the Future ' ' Q -E-N-l-O-F O By Far! 1 -R! Seniors. Seniors. Best This IS the thought nestled in a dark corner of the minds of the class of ' 86 But. as their junior year suddenly connes to a close, Semontis strikes — and hard The juniors are anticipating their senior year. And why not? As seniors they will rule the school and be idolized by the underclassmen. Being a senior also means finally enjoying the privilege of ofl-campus lunch — legally. Prom is a special senior event that the juniors are anticipating. They will get dress- ed up and enjoy an evening of frills, fine cuisine, iimos, and all-night partying. The Senior Prom is a once in a lifetime event. The pressure to make good grades will become increasingly more intense fof these juniors next year Great emphasis is placed on a high class rank and SAT scores This IS also the time for jumofs to strive to meet the criteria required foe ac- ceptance to their prospective colleges. And finally, these juniors are an- ticipating graduation — their ultimate goal after twelve long years of school. The senior year will most importantly be a time to relax a little and reminisce on the enjoyable high school years they ' ve spent together. Whether or not their senior year will be what they expected, it is sure to hold many surprises and countless memofies for years to come r ' l ' A We ' ve got spinl. yes pep rally we do! Cham ihe juniors at a Vasquei. Lupe Vaughn, Robert Vennaer. Michael Vogl. Barbara Walker, Johnny Walker. Kelly Ware, Andre Ware James Warner. Joe Waison. Charles Weaihefby. Robin Wells, Stephanie White, Marshall Whilrneyer, Laura Willi , Eric Wood. Kim Woodard, Mike Wydermyw, Darren Wyly, Benton ViAjngblood, laurn Tfej 3606 wgsmea U-iCr , ' • ' • ' i SO

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Losing Sleep Over A M Carol Reumont, Dickinson High School student. who is a very active is a member of many different organizations. She belongs to the Good Sportsmanship League. Anchor Club. Student Council. Band, and hopes to be on the Honor Society in the future. Carol holds Important positions in each of these organizations. She is Chaplain of the Anchor Club. Recording Secretary in the Student Council and she plays the oboe in the Band. The clubs do not interfere with her academic studies. I always make the time to study. I lose sleep, but I finish my work. Mr. Lowe. Carol ' s physics teacher says. Carol is a good student and I enjoy having her in my class. Carol plans to attend Texas A M Univer- sity. She wants to be either an elementary school teacher or a lawyer. I really enjoy school, and I think that Dickinson High School will prepare me for college. Junior Carol Reaumonl. keeping busy with her studies i. Shope. Catnna Shumer. Erin Silva, Liz Simmons, Cathy Slicker, Edward Smith, Charles Smith. David Smith, James Smith, Robin Smoak, Kendall Sosa. Yvonne Spears. Ronny Starke. Sean Steambarge. Jimilou Stone. Dallas Stool. Gus Terrazas. Albert Terrill, Michael Thomas, Renee Thumann, Jettrey Topler. Karen Townsend, Samantha Trapane. Ricky Traxler, Patti Tfevino, Juan Turnbough, Barbara Turner, Constance Urban, Joseph Juniors 179

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Officers Take Charge in ' 85 T he junior class officers were busy this year planning and ' organizing a nnajor fund raiser. The juniors sold innported cookies and raised $4000. The nnoney will be directed toward their Senior Prom. The Junior Class President, Shalanda Moore, said, The junior officers are hard working, dedicated, and depen- dable. Other officers are Vice President, Jimmy Mechelay; Treasurer, Shawn Payne; and Secretary, Laura Youngblood. Mrs. Podd is the junior class sponsor. Besides prom and fundraising many juniors experience their ultimate satisfaction when they receive their class rings. The class rings mean that graduation will soon be here. To prepare for graduation some students take their college entrance exams their junior year as well as looking into possible college prospects. For juniors, some of the main college prospects are the University of Texas and Texas A M. Putting aside their future academic goals and focusing on on- Junior officers are. From Left to Right: Sliawn Payne — Treasurer, Sfialanda Ivloore — President, and Jimmy fvlecfielay — Vice President. coming D.H.S. traditions, many juniors enjoy the thrill of powder puff. All of the junior boys join together to form a drill team to represent their class powder puff team. Some of the boys even coach the girls how to play successful the sport football. It is a tradition each year that the seniors win the powder puff game; however, because the juniors pull and strive together the score is usually close. Another main event for juniors is receiving their drivers license. Now since most juniors are sixteen they can put aside the old writ- ten permit and take a test to receive their provisional license. Students can now go and come as they please. They can drive their friends to parties, beaches, and to the shopping malls. Because they work together to meet their oncoming challenges, the juniors will be a very successful group of individuals. Sophomores 181