Douglas MacArthur High School - Brahma Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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' el .V Q5 .V WS, . , Students enjoy the courtyard on sunny days, but on cold and rainy days reaching class without getting wet is nearly impossible. back Two steps iorwardg one step Although things were getting bet- ter, there were some things that would never change, and some things even changed for the worse. Our beautiful campus, centered around the courtyard, suddenly became a hazard on rainy days as we had to dash for classes. Many a math class was suffered through by stu- dents in soggy shoes, because the downpour always seemed to come just as the bell rang. One real setback felt by students was that Cokes in the cafeteria were replaced by Hi-C fruit drinks, and not one drop of carbonation or caffeine was left on campus. For many, that was a major disaster. Although football season was a disappointment, Homecoming was all we hoped it would be, with a new tra- dition being introduced. Throughout the year, there were times when we seemed to take one step backward for every two steps we took forward in our march of prog- ress. ff t--4 'xhntfpmc 'iw' 1 - ,fix gsm f. i - .. Jfwg. m . getting better 9

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sri s.. Houlihans in North Star provided great nachos and a nice spot to sit and relax. In spring students sported T-shirts which announced that S.A. is even better with Houlihans. The Picnic Court was a tasty spot to visit. Decorations like the Christmas poinsettia tree made it especially festive. 1 P' Y P ? Piclilfe- S.A. adds new flavor Getting better is what San Antonio is all about. Preserving old traditions and build- ings, S.A. still came up with a new spice to her city. North Star mall sprang up with colorful shops and new restaurants. A section of North Star called The Picnic Court pro- vided a wide variety of tempting foods that made us want to sample every food place. In the summer of '81, people rushed to the new Foleys located in North Star. Foleys brought a different look in fashion to S.A. and finally we could keep up with places like Chi- cago and New York. New night spots such as Houlihans pro- vided terrific food and a relaxed atmosphere. At Christmas time, S.A. shone. The tower was decked out in festive lights, and one could hear caroling along the river. San Anto- nio brought a new sparkle to her city that blended in with the flavorful old tradition. getting better