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

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Children in Duncanville ask their parents, What's a nat- ta-tory-um? lna0ta0tor i Oumi- n. an indoor swimming pool. What's a swimming pool you ask? A pool con- structed for swimming! What else. Natatorium Senior citizens don't let the kids have all the fun! Classes such as watercize are held weekly in the new natatori- um. Hanging on the edge, Pan- ther diver Alan Hines concen- trates on a difficult back dive. Members of the team are ex- cited about having their own natatorium rather than hav- ing to practice at Mountain View. Sophomore soccer player Jeff Dominy enjoys condi- tioning workouts in the cool pool. Both girls and boys soc- cer teams work out in the pool at least one day per week. iPhoto by Howard Ste- vens.l . ii.. xr,

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P'?'Y ' P... T I aking her place on the 20- e, Barbara Christo- plays the clarinet at arade of Champions. by Michael Freeman.l Fair excitement Band wins seventh Parade of Champions title hortly after the winner was an- nounced and the tears had been shed, the chant began: Eight, eight, eight. For the Band, High Hats and Silver Flags, the first place finish at the Parade of Champions has become a tradition. For seven consecutive Cotton Bowl con- tests, they have been declared winner in the large band with a drill team category. Actually, the seventh consecutive win was a year late in arriving. Last year, the contest was rained out and there was no provision for a make-up day. But last year's rain didn't dampen the spirit of this group. In fact, it seemed to make them more determined. Poster parties allowed the band hall to be decorated in spirit provoking state- ments and drawings. Also, a toilet paper and cotton ball party added to the festivi- ties. It has never been hard to motivate the band despite the different degrees of stu- dentsf' director Tom Shine said. Com- munication is important and can allow us to do better. Even freshmen realized that spirit was a basic necessity in achieving a goal. Spirit boosts one's confidence, Ambre Low said. I think it is very necessary for the band. Spirit is one of the elements in being the best bandf' Upperclassmen felt the say way. It lspiriti gets us involved, and we work to- gether, Laura White said. Without spir- it we couldn't do anything. We would become a dead band. And while the win at the Parade of Champions was certainly exciting, the feelings of joy couldn't touch those felt less than two weeks later when the same show earned the group the first place finish at the State Marching Contest. In taking that win, the band became the first group to qualify for state for eight con- secutive years. You just can't imagine how it felt hearing our name called out at district, then at Cotton Bowl, followed by region- als and finally at state. It made all those long practices worthwhile, High Hat Jenni Harris said. Lined up facing their cheer- ing supporters, the Drum Corps performs an almost perfect show. iPhoto by Mi- chael Freeman.l Cotton Bowl

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Water excitement Young and old alike enjoy Natatorium rom senior citizen watercize to advanced lifesaving, the natatorium proved itself to be well worth the time and the 31.8 million. The swim team, the diving team and all ages of the public eagerly waited from the summer of 1985 until the substantial completion in June of 1986. The finished natatorium possesses emaculate woodwork and colorful wa- ter-like paintings. It has become the home away from home for swim and diving coach Flip Gammon. He spends 60 to 70 hours a week coaching or su- pervising activities in the natatorium. I knew the money and time were well worth it when I saw grandparents watching their grandchildren swim or take lessons. lt is a place for families to be instead of watching T.V., said Coach Gammon. Classes are taught dai- ly in the one-half size olympic pool. Les- sons'are headed by either Rhonda Shef- field or Gammon. Physical education classes are also conducted in the natatorium. Freshman Bryan Pardon came into Gammon's P,E. class unable to swim. Thanks to this class and Coach Gammon I can now swim and have lost 20 pounds, said Pardon. After 9,000 public swimmers and nu- merous types of classes, the natatorium has been a success. lt is not only a place for students but also an asset to the public. I knew the moneyana' time were well worth it when I saw ,E ,grandparentssff watching their grandchildren swimfor take lessons. - Coach,Ganrmonf: 9 9 swimmer Monica Davis climbs out of the water after a refreshing dip in the pool. Monica's class is the first freshman class to have use of the natatorium. Natatorium