East Central High School - Hornet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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CO irS A BIRDI NO! ITS A PLANEI NOI ITS THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAINII Anne Marie Tovar and Rosemary Cuajardo, after reaching the top of the mountain at Garner, look out over the beautiful horizon. Many of the Seniors (oo c (he grueling climb up the mountain and skidded back down. (If you knoiv what I mean!) Guess you had to be there. C£3 CD CZ3 CO I played miniature golf for the first time in my life at Gamer State Park on the Senior trip. It was exciting and a real experience! . . . Maria Holliday Something I really eryoyed about East Central was the football season, basketball season, Homecoming, grad- uation, the parties, and the priceless number of friends. What can I say? ■ . . Marcus Gracey O ne most out- standing time that I haue had was my Junior year when Mike Allen sur prised me by taking me to the zoo. then to a fabulous mov- ie, and took me to his house where his mother cooked us dinner by candle- light. This night will always stay in my mind as outstand- ing, wonderful, and above all memora- ble! . . . Pam Mutz AND THETRE OFFttt RaclngHMnlf Frio River. Fredrick Blackman, Tony Mc- Cauley. and Kelly Goode see who is the ' King of the paddteboats. ' ' When the bus- es stopped at Garner, seniors ran to get the first boats and took off for the water for a day of fun. Many looked like mod- ernized versions of the ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN. Todd CfelcncM GOT mil Relaxing in a game of vol- leyball, Brian Hardin hits the ball to the other team. Many of the seniors played volleyball after lunch to work off all the good food they ate and maybe to get some sun. The games were watched by many seniors wanting to relax. Cheering could be heard from all parts of the park from the E.G. crowd. Todd Cltlaiekl 59 . . Student Life

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TRITRIBESMEN. Keeping a high grade point average and still having a successful social life is very difficult but not too dif pcult for Senior Class president, Robert Cano, Salutatorian Torsten Louis, and Val- edictorian, Stacy Wyrwich. I CAliT BEUEVE THISt As Cigi Madl walks into the Coliseum, she smiles in amazement at all of the people. Staying cool and calm in front of a crowd is dif- ficult but Cigi did it with ease. FnnklBfaanU Frank Lafuente Sunset? Sunrise? The New Dawn As the moment grew closer, patience waned and eyes wan- dered, searching for a sign of when this would all end. As t 1r. Vee hollered Everyone get in line I ' m not play in , stomachs began to flutter and eyes began to tear. Many shed tears of Joy but many more shed tears of sadness, knowing the end of a protected and sheltered life of 13 years was coming to an end. The irresponsible, carefree teenager was going out into the real world to become an in- diuidual adult, each doing their own thing and having their own responsibilities. Going into the world after high school can be real scary, but I ' m confident I will do real well, Heidi Hutcherson said. Many were commended for their outstanding efforts. Among these were: outstanding boy, Rusty Muenster, outstanding girl, Laura Kiolbassa, Salutatorian, Torsten Louis, and Valedictorian. Stacy Wyrwich. The valedictorian address, giv- en by Stacy Wyrwich, was very inspiring. It put lumps in our throats and brought tears to our eyes. The word ' determination ' was used throughout the ceremony. The meaning was clear. Determi- nation — the mental quality, hab- it, or power of deciding definitely and firmly; pushing to the limits; never giving in, reflected by Web- ster ' s dictionary. As the last five graduates re- ceived their diplomas, all the graduates stood in unison and hollered the countdown, ftve-four- three-two- and finally number OnE. Shane Zoeller marked now only the setting of the first chap- ter in our life but also marked the dawn of a new. The Survivin ' Seniors of 1988 used their determination and skill to reach their goals and they will survive through many more to come. Jennifer Smith AtUson Rogen Jesse Quintanilta — This year has gone by fast and now we ' re going into the real world, but I think we can handle it. After all we are the Suruiuin ' Sent- AtUson Rogen Ann Grubbs — Graduation is one of the most ex- citing times of my life. Being in school for 13 years now, getting oat. it feels like a criminal getting out of prison. AlUson Rogers W a y n e t t e Tedford — For me graduation was a happy time, but I still cried practically the whole time. Graduation by Jennifer Smith .60

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What? 7:00 A.M.! you ' re kidding! What do you mean 7 A.M.? was the first question that popped out of the senior ' s mouth when they heard the time they were leaving for Garner. Many seniors struggeld to get out of bed and up to school so they wouldn ' t be late because Mr. Vee said We will leave at 7 and will not wait for anyone! Saturday morning finally ar- rived, and the seniors dragged their bodies from their cars and made it on the bus. I found a seat, laid it back, and fell asleep! Donna Craig said. At 9 A.M. the seniors arrived at Garner, unloaded the Grey- hounds, and scattered. Some went to the paddleboats. others to the mountain and Heidi Hutch erson into the water I saw Heidi truing to climb up the side of the river, then she slipped and fell in the water. Clothes, shoes, and all. Everyone began to laugh and point at her! Patricia Zaiontz said. Everyone had a thrilling time and showed their true colors. Many exciting things happened. Mike Laskowski tried to swing from the tree and came back on the rope and hit the tree. Waynette Tedford said I was in front of a paddleboat and some- one hit us from behind. I fell back, hit Billy McManus in the face with my knee, then rolled off the back, and into the water. Then at 3 P.M. Mr. Vee yelled Load em up! and all the seni- ors dragged their sunburned bo- dies on the bus. On the Journey home bus six was stopped for speeding. Many of the seniors took pictures and laughed through the ordeal. This incident would be remembered for ages. The day ended when the bus arrived at school at 5 P.M. The seniors would remember and cherish this day. Even though this was almost the last time we were going to be together, we had fun so we could remember our class buddies the way they were. Todd CielencM Todd Cielatckt no ONE CAM jaST EAT ONEI And Stacy Wyrwich and Heather Fenner agree with that statement. The two girts enjoy a lunch of chicken, potato salad, and chips to fill their tired bodies with energy so they can swim and n n around the rest of the afternoon. Many seniors enjoy eating with their closest friends. CATCHING SOME RAYSI Finding the sun to be warm and bright, Vanessa Stoops sits on the grass to watch a little volleyball and catch some rays. After a full morning of swimming and climbing the mountain, she decides to rest for a mo- ment and enjoy the day. What else is better than deepening those tans?! PADDLE FASTERI Mr. Vee is catching a ride from Bubba Ross on the pad- dleboats so he doesn ' t get his feet wet. Later that day Mr. Vee put on his shorts and had fun. Ylfl rci o lie Jody simBtona I was called in ctnd I was told I received the Beta Club and Charla Wicfc scholar- ships. ' . . . Mi- chele Hanson I ' ll never forget playing Miss Campbell in the Variety Show and trying to scrub all of the black shoe polish off my face in time for the next act. ... Rachelle Ullrich One thing that sticks in my mind is the basketball game when Gigi Madl tumbled in- to the wall. . . . Heather Fenner My most memo- rable time was being voted Most Likely to Suc- ceed by my fel- low classmates. I was also excited being honored Valedictorian! ' . . . Stacy Wyrwich Senior Trip by Todd Cielencki .