Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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Making the Most of What We Have ' veryone is capable of producing mental Ht images within their imaginations. U spite the depth of these thoughts, ideas ? important, for ingenuity is the mother of ention. The faculty and students must ; clever ideas to achieve their goals. The problem of underclassmen leaving . ;h is an old one at D.H.S., since this :■ IS reserved for seniors. This year, LTpenhaver gave an ultimatum to T Bseive this right. She designated the •;(. Ijnd hall parking lot as the senior lot, ad- ' .f tting the specified yellow stickers only. If !t ; sticker was missing, Mr. Barlow placed fed warning sticker on the driver ' s wind- Eield, which attracted their attention by ' taking their view. To insure their open campus, the seniors souted the area for underclassmen who re able to evade patrolling teachers. The fbulty found the effort quite helpful. iThe ragged lockers of D.fH.S. sported a r)w fashion this year. Even though the students expected new lockers, they found the new blue paint improved the school ' s appearance greatly. The Galveston Daily News claims our Sam Vitanza Stadium is the worst in the area. The poor lighting causes problems for the sight of players, audience, and the of- ficials alike. The rough, wooden bleachers leave splintered memories with spectators. Yet, the four football teams and soccer teams who participate in this relic are strong, district contenders, which causes Gator fans to overlook their surroundings. Since the closing of the bridge, students employ much thought as to places of con- gregation without police harassment. The local hangouts included the parking lot of the Surgi-Med Center, the undeveloped subdivision of the Dove N 1eadows,and private parties. The more open places in- cluded F ' izza Inn parking lot, which became a popular area, and the Exxon station, which became an unpopular place because of harassment The town has more to offer during the early hours. Lobit Park was a site for l-ecreational activities. Students often played basketball, frisbee. and other in- teresting games there fvlany of the picnic tables displayed the graffiti of partying times. The new Paul Hopkins Park offers beautiful scenery, picnic areas, nature trails, and a place for the students to gather. The Dickinson Bayou was a place for boating, skiing, and other water sports year round, but the water is undesirable because of the waste deposited in it. The stadium was also a place of gathering on Sunday afternoons for guys and gals to play tag football and enjoy themselves. These ideas are but a few ways Dickinson inhabitants make the most of what they have. The town is prospering as it grows, enriching each in- dividual. Their ideas form a better path to society. I „ IIMIII III ' ■ ■ ■ Presto chango! and the lockers of D H.S. acquired a face-lift with the new royal blue paint and the latest style of plastic latches that obstruct locker Iheft Student Life 27

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D.H.S. is Live J J The friendships we share and the good times we have probably are the most important events of the school year because they bring D.H.S. students together. The special moments during high school seem to be the most memorable. The leisure times provide students with the op- portunity to flaunt their own special style. This special style is an important part of D.H.S. mostly because it comes only from the people we are surrounded by. The spirit at D.H.S. is seen everywhere — at football games, in the halls and even away from school. Although, without the students there would not be any spirit. The students are what make D.H.S. colorful and bring it to life. Only through our sharing our good times with each other can we bring D.H.S. to life. People like this who express their feelings and share their fun with everyone around make D.H.S. a-live place to be. Senior Kevin Carey explains. II only lakes tour years to graduate. Senior Lisa Pezani wants to l)e a bank robber when she grows up. Junior Allen Bourdeaux sips his urn ,1 . ' t ,• . ■ • i Sludonl Life