Douglas MacArthur High School - MacArtair Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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38 winners i i l Steady ea And the WII'II'IGY IS as it goes Junior Mark who took 1st place in cabinet building on March contest 4 at the V I C A speed and skill -we-v.as..is,.., A winner is anyone who works hard enough or has the ine his competitors. MacArthur students compete all year in ranging from art and music to cosmetology and cabinetmaking. The majority of people involved in these tests ot skill and knowledge do not wing however, the prestigious few who do achieve victory find them- selves feeling a sense of accomplishment. I practiced, and l tried my best, explained junior Carolyn Arryoro, who won lst place in district Cosmetology competition for the best comb-out. I am proud, and excited because l'm going to state contest. I enjoyed it, but it took me by surprise, said Mike Vessels as he commented on his winning the Houston Art Education Associations Sen- ior Scholarship. The HAEA award will pay for the advancement of his art education, at either the Museum of Fine Arts school or the college of his choice. One of Mike's entries in a local art contest, a charcoal drawing of an engine entitled, Ram Jet was selected as a Blue Ribbon finalist and sent to New York to compete with art work from all over the country. Two other entries, an abstract pen and ink drawing and a watercolor Rich received Gold Key awards. was also tasted by many students who participated in the Foreign Language Fair. MacArthur brought home the trophy for the second year in a row. Price, another Scholastic Art Contest winner, won two Gold Key awards for his two clay sculpture entries which placed them on exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Both entries, in addition, received added recognition as Best in District, Simpatico Gallery award in Sculpture, Behring Home Center award in Sculpture, Best in Sculpture - Regional, and were selected as Blue Ribbon Finalists and sent to New York to be judged in National Competition. Chris said ofthe odd situation of competing against himself, lt's kind of rare. The Vocational Education department also had its share of glory. Nina Holmes, a junior, advanced to National Distributive Education finals held in Washington, D.C, D.E. is a program that trains students to go into one ol the many facets of the sales world. Receiving her on'the-job- experience at Food Giant, Nina did not prepare a great deal for the area competition. Nina, who is the first student from the Aldine district to ever advance to the national level - stated of her achievement, lt's alright. I 'c,arai.u:.w. -,

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Coaches pant dribble, drool .am upon courttull the March 9 basketball game 'n tive sch MacArt ur students how to pivot took their places in the MacArthur gym. After 32 impressive minutes of play, the 'Teaches walked, limped, and hobbled away with a 70-41 Clad I rebound, tackle victory over the Aldine team. Other than the many cross? body blocks and upper cuts dealt by the other 'spy-s. CO3 Chasing the 1' I played rather well, commen c e ' 't h Hershel Lanstord. N ar own. basketball coach Mar Coach Hewlt1,,,Mr,'H was an easy victory, said player.Mr. James Hall. After another Mustang coaches, Mark Hewitt C165 Paul Daulong C831 speed it up to win Coaches' game. spirit was seemingly boosted by the faculty t. The game isa good idea. . .we should do year. It benefits the schools with the admission and it s fun to 'l ahead of ted we play to go on the floor without a toot- all, their team members were mainly football coaches. ball helmet coaches 37

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is as At it again, Senior Mike Vessels designs another of his unusual works which earned him two Gold Key Awards at the National Scholastic Art Contest. Top left: Tease that girl. The wrapped cold wave helps a woman get through the summer according to Bonnie K. Watts, who demonstrates the hair fashion that won her lst place March 5, in the Selected Projects Contest. Top right: Get- ting to the point, Displaying his talents and coordination, junior Grey Stephens gives all he has on his blueprint which placed second in drafting district and X contest. Bottom: Thousands of tiny dots. The delicate touch adds to the effect of the drawing, Senior Mike Vessels who won a scholarship to the Museum of Fine Arts. ,gf 1? .it Roll it up. Many hair styles come and go, Junior Carolyn Arryoro starts working on a mannequin as she does one of her many hairdo's in a limited time of 45 minutes which makes her win 1st place 'i in the Selected Project Competition. 1 '11 We won, we won. Showing off their rib- bons and trophies won at the Foreign Language Fair are Edward Trigo, Jimmy A11 Hinoiosa, Howard Thesiss and Daniel Hernandez in different events held at Stovall Junior High School. F 'WW Y it . N. V ' ,gigs U 1 i l Smooth and easy Sanding the rough edges comes easy for Junior Edward Castro as he Q Eapplies final touches to his cabinets made in Q ,f.V.l,C.A. speed and skill contest winning him '3rd place on March 3. winners 39