Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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Home, Ken Hrncirih, Ronchord Hunt, Liz Hunter, Kim Hunter, Donoe Hutson, Renee Jackson, Volory Jocobsen, Brandy Joromlllo, Jesus t» Jermoin, Renet Johonson, Telisa Johnican, Kennedy Johnson, Michael Johnson, Steffanle Johnson, Tyrone Jones, Alvin Jones, Michael Jones, Sarah Jones, Todd Jost, Jesse Joyce, Paula Karow, Cheryl Kelly, Kevin Killingsworrh, Monica Kinner, Lisa Klrkland. Stephanie Knowles, James Lodner, Clifford Ladnier, Greg Lange, Joner LaRoux, Melody Lasslrer, Melissa Lawson, Yola Le, Chap Leal, Ruby LeBouef, Aimee Lee, Laney Levi, Darrell Linkey, Michael Lobit, Bobby Lock, Loretta Lopez, Alex losses

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Guel, FN Guerro, Francisco Hommer, Dorlene Horrigon, Jeff Harrman, Fred Houfanen, Stocey Hawkes, Andrew Heorn, Tommy Heifmonn, Mary Heffron, Jomie Heckendorn, Tommy Hedger, Mike Heindselman, Mark Henderson, Charles Henderson, Don Hicks, Shawn Hobbs, Patrick Hobbs, Stephinia Holland, Chana Holley, Bobbie Hollins, Homer Computer Whiz Kid Jerry Conwell works on a BASIC computer program during his computer math doss. Beginning in eighth grade, sophomore Jerry Conwell bought o Texas Instrument computer, just to see how it worked. The computer fascinated him enough to start trading new games. But after acquiring several hundred games, this become boring, Jerry soid. Next he starred making BASIC programs to serve useful purposes and rake only a few days to produce. Jerry soid, I threw together a little program to help me study for my English vocabular y test. If was very simple, but it made studying easy and quick. Jerry ' s older brother, Jim, was the primary influence who encouraged him to work with computers. Other things were trading software. I met many people trading as far away os Los Angeles and New York, said Jerry. Although Jerry does not trade much anymore, he still talks to his friends across the United States. Jerry has sold one of his computer programs to his brother ' s company, Phoenix Red Software. Jerry said, It was simple but it contained a lot of information and there was a demand for it. For Jerry, his computer is nor an obsession but a hobby. He does not plan on making it a professional career. Writing complex professional programs is a long, frustrating and tedious job and the slightest little error con totally ruin a program, Jerry soid. Classes 87

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Lopez, Corlno Lyles, Pony Lymuel, Donny Lywiskl, Long Moi, Long Monhelmer, Moriso Morsh, Stephen Mortln. Debbie Martin, Morcio Morfin, Shannon Mason, Raymond Moson, Stacy Matocha, Jennifer Morula, Hank Moxey, Kelly Maxwell, Angel McBride, Darren McDermott, Rita McCreary, Jock McCroskey, Lisa McCuiston, Parricia New Requirements Sophomore Raymond Moson works on his chemisrry in Mrs, Noncy Dell ' s chemisrry class. Academic procedures hove changed over the past few years, and sophomore and freshman classes have experienced these changes more rhon other classes. The grading system has nor only been changed, bur also has been changed back. The only exception is that below 70 is foiling. Each three weeks, failing students receive progress reports and each six weeks each student receives a report card. A state law requires a parent ' s signature and returning rhe cord to school. Failing students may attend tutorials where they receive help. Some teachers require students to attend tutorials. Sophomore Michael Johnson said, The school system is changing too much. They should do if one way and leave it that way. One change unique to freshmen and sophomores is the new graduation requirements including a fourth year of English and math. Some students may want to achieve an advanced seal on their diploma, so add two years of foreign language, one year of computer science, and one year of fine orrs. Senior Donny Allen said, I ' m glad I ' m not o freshman. Although the new requirements may seem too much, many juniors and seniors have fulfilled rhese re- quirements. Senior Kay Killingsworth said, The diploma will be worfh much more to the people who work the hardest for it. All of the academic changes have made an impact on many lives. Each student deals with these changes dif- ferently. Mr. Frank Stansfield, senior teacher, said, I look upon if as an experiment to turn things around to pro- duce stronger students. These students will receive a bet- ter academic background, which will help them in rhe future. ClQSSes 89