Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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Gotor Guard Lives On The tradition of Bi g Al and Gotor Guard has become on event everyone is proud of. Dig Al, the school ' s fearsome Gator mascot, protects the school and is a warning to weary opponents. The Gator Guard represents the school ' s loyalty and spirit at the Friday night football gomes and other athletic events When the Gators score the Gator Guard carries Dig Al up and down the track while the band plays the school fight song The members are also responsible for the safety of Dig Al to and from the games. At the beginning of the year, it was uncertain whether or not there would be a Gator Guard this season Not until several students become concerned was this year ' s group organized. Senior Don Marshall believes If is an honor to be in the Gator Guard and to represent our school at the foot- ball games. The Gator Guard and Dig Al have become o respected tradition that will continue for many years. Gator Guard member Dilly Kidd said, It was fun meeting people from other schools and learn- ing the different ways they carried their moscot. Member Israel (Cowboy) Cortez said the experience was ' something ex- citing, something different to do. Daniel Marshall added that it was good experience and it was exciting being part of the game. Juniors Israel Correz, Daniel Moldonodo ond senior Doug Sheppord rock Dig Al during the homecoming pep roi- ly in rhe gym in October The members of the 1965-86 Gotor Guard ore (front): Isreol Correz, Doug Sheppord, Daniel Maldonodo, (back): Gene Johnson — sponsor, Billy Kidd, Clifford Lodner, ond Daniel Marshall Organizations 173

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The French Connection FOURTH ROW Laura Yanak, Kathy Carter, Cin- dy Shoemaker. Wayne Mueller, Par Phipps, Greg Jones. Jamie Colley, Nathan Yanasak, Liz Hutchison, Jennfier Smirh. Michele Hollyfield. Joson Ewell, THIRD ROW Kacie Childress, Summer Frye, Brandy Jocobson, Melanie Parks. Kelly Moxey. Lauro Golden. Vicki Lobit. Srephonie Kimball. Suzanne Stegall. Michele Scott, Kelly Clark, Lauro Youngblood, Desmond Mollendor, SECOND ROW Krisra Haley, Corolyn Rhoads, Alayne Kulvicki, Allison Farris, Jennifer Matocha, Moriso Manheimer, Jennifer Rhoods. Erin Cur- tis, Soroh Jones, Curt Olson, Liso Vossolo. Ralph Youngblood. Becky Burwell, FIRST ROW Christie Allen, Jennifer Penron, Marnie Olson, Lisa Matocho, Michelle Broussard, Diane Adorns. Jooni Menorti, Marion Keith, Mimi Millicon, Mrs Fostelene Kulvicki. 172 Organizations The French club has been a very ac- tive group. The size of rhe club has in- creased with many new out-going members. Year-round rhey raise money to go on various activities The club first ventured to Frenchy ' s, an — Italian and French ,■ ,-- bistro The club has attended many French movies at the University of Houston in Clear Lake. In December, many members at- tended the Nut- cracker at Jones Hall. The French club held their an- nual Christmas par- ty on December 17, at Christie Allen ' s home. Each member contributed to the occasion by making a French entre or dessert. There were many different delacies such as chicken divan, beef bourgeroise, quiche Lorraine, cheese cake, and lace cookies. After the meal, the club divided into groups and played a challenging game of Trivial Pursuit. This year ' s Christmas party was lots of fun! Throughout the year rhe club has increased in membership and in fun! , said Marion Keith, president of the French club At the S.F.A. Foreign Language Festival winners were sophomore Melissa Barranco-second place; senior Morion Keith-first place; and 14 French Club members received se- cond place for their dramatic presen- tation of Neige Blonce (Snow White). Lorerto Locke. Angela Burns, Christie Allen. Allison Farris, ond Alayne Kulvicki display rheir French cooking talents The French club surprises their sponsor, Mrs Fosrelene Kulvicki, with o present at the Chrisrmos party at the Allen home

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Texas 83rd AFROTC Marches Into the Future ROTC Rocket Club shows off their trophy (top row L-R) Sean Wlckizer, Shown Sproyberry, Bill Kidd, (centet tow L-R) Mojor George Geist, Troy Patterson, Irma Aguilar, Doria Agullar, (bottom row L-R) Henry Shmirt, Mike Woodell, ond Robby Frierson Corps Commonder — C Moj. L. Juneman; Vice Corps Commander — C Capt D Woodall; Operations — C Maj. F. McDonald; Personnel — C Moj. A. Hill; Finance — C Capt R Hampton; Public Affairs — C 2nd Lt. E. Slicker. Logistick — C 1st Lt D. Phillips; C 2nd Lt. 5. Puentes 1st Lt. Dianne Turner; Capr. Carol McNeil; Capt. Michael Datentine; 2nd Lt, Jose Aguilar, Lf. Col. Henry Shmirt; 1st Lt. Cher Moxey; Aerospace Science In- structor, Major G Geist, U5AF (rrt.); Asst Aerospace Science Instructot, CMSGT R Dombach. USAF(rrt); Asst Aerospace Science Instructor, CMSGT R Dambach, USAF (rrt.) The Rocket Club is a club which ROTC is tesponsible for. They have meerings every week Annually, the Rocket Club gets to the Gulf Coast Rocket Shoot. Last yeor rhey won rhe overall srare championship All of rhe schools in Texas come ro rhis once a yeor evenr. They are looking for- ward ro another successful year. The ROTC program consists of six different classes, each called flights. ROTC also goes to a competition called Boytown Quintana Meet. The meet consists of Colorguard, drill team, physical fitness, and an obstacle course. Each class gets to ottend various field trips each year. The Freshmen go ro NASA to tour. The Sophomores get an exciting day visiting El- lington ond Galveston They also get to visit the Motine Corps Reserve Dose The Juniors and Seniors combined go ro San Anronio to see Lockland Air Force Base All classes go to watch at least one Texas AGM Game and take a tout of their campus Students involved in this pro- gram are in it for different reasons Junior David Woodall expressed rhaf he is in it for discipline and it helps me prepare for after graduation plans. Junior Shawn Sparyberry said, I enjoy it very much. It is really helpful in learning ways of military life. Many people in the class plan to further their intetesf in the Military I plan to go info the Air Force and be a pilot, said senior Mike Nerad Organizations Junior Frank McDonald ond senior Roy Frierson show their muscle in the ROTC storage room.