Duncanville High School - Panther Tale Yearbook (Duncanville, TX)

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,f ,'4 howing that a Duncanville tter is something to be roud of, a member of the 961 team wears his 25 year d jacket to Homecoming. 'hoto by Michael Jacksonj X embers of the district championship team of 1961 are recognized in Homecom- ing pre-game ceremonies. George Whitley, administra- tor of student services, coached the team. lPhoto by Michael Jackson.l efore Homecoming, Holly well, assistant principal, help Schwartz, student council junior Rhonda Zachry deco- president, and Charles Kid- rate halls to promote spirit. Duncanville has a spirit and a unity that we would lose if another high school were built. - Juanita Resendez, senior. I -1 Q. mga One high school town arents participate in pre- game activities, a tradition that was started when Coach Dan Gandy came to town. Senior Bobby Witt escorts Jim and Linda Holman on their walk across the field. lPhoto by Michael Jackson.l

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l X g fade Makes the Differ- ence! The Band proves that nobody does it better than Duncanville at the Parade of Champions, district, regional and state marching contests. lPhoto by Michael Jackson.J Learn to be united Duncanville remains a one-high-school town logans such as Duncanville - The City of Champions and Pride Makes the Differencen are seen around town. And it is that pride in the schools and the accom- plishments of the young people that have prompted city fathers to keep the high school students together rather than building a second four year high school in town. In the past few years, enrollment has grown by over 100 students per year. Over 3,300 students were enrolled for the first semester. The administration was faced with the task of educating and cor- ralling this mass of students by making decisions that were not always popular with everyone. But in spite of a few unhappy people, a vast majority of the citizens took pride in the high school and even attended many of the activities and athletic events. Par- ents even formed groups to help out, V One high school town there were the Band Boosters, All Sports Association, Soccer Parents, High Hat Linebackers, High on Life members, For- eign Studies Committee and PTSA, to mention a few. Parents and grandparents that graduat- ed from DHS could be seen in the stands and audiences supporting the current generation of students. Somehow, it just wouldn't be the same if the town were divided as has happened at other commu- nities. Proof of this can be seen at out-of- town athletic events when Duncanville has more fans in attendance than the home team. As an answer for the overcrowding in the 900 block of Camp Wisdom, the school board called an election in Febru- ary to ask the citizens to approve bonds to build a ninth grade school. Only the freshmen would be moved to another fa- cility. This was done to keep the town united.

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Stripes are in and paisleys are out as demonstrated by seniors at a pep rally. iPhoto my Michael Jackson.l 16 Dress the part Teenagers spend big bucks to be fashionable odays fashions can be de- scribed in just three words - exotic, expensive and name- l V brand. Teenagers stop at nothing just to be seen wearing a Generra jacket, Guess overalls or snake skin boots. Some stu- dents work at clothing stores in the mall just to get a discount on the goods. Cost is not the issue when it comes to sporting the latest fashions. Guess over- alls cost S75 at Sangers, and the jeans go for around 350. Shirts cost in excess of 530, and a sweater can be over 560. Unless they can be found on sale some- where, Coca-Cola shirts put a drain of over S35 on the wallet. Even the accessories can be expensive. A Liz Claiborne purse costs anywhere between S30 and 375, depending on the style. And, of course, no well'dressed lady would be caught without a puffed-heart or bow necklace. Cost on these range from S5 to over 530, de- pending on whether they are faux or real sterling silver. Many girls could also be seen wearing either gold or silver shoes and carrying matching purses. Some of the guys find Fila gym shoes to be the tops in footwear. lid spend S75 to S100 on a pair of Fila gym shoes because they are fashionable and in popu- lar demand, Brian Walker, senior, said. A list of what's in includes anything Guess, Generra jackets and sweatshirts, silver and gold accessories, Coca-Cola shirts, stripes, banana clips, puffed-heart and bow accessories and Miami Vice pas- tel colors. Among the items no longer considered to be fashionable are Lee jeans, Levi jack- ets, Nike and Kaepa, long shirt tales, pais- leys, barettes and flourescent colors. you are all Fashion itlhaf