Eisenhower High School - Aquila Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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The Close-Up trip to Washington this year was enjoyable to everyone that went. Before the group left to Washington they raised 5465.00 by working, getting sponsors, or con- tributions from their parents. The participants appreciated Coach Thomas's hard work and effort that went into making the trip a successful one. Along with a tour of the city, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Capital, they also went to briefings, seminars and group discussions. The meetings all delt with current politi- cal issues. Along with the meetings there were seminars which were held by Senators, Congressmen and other politi- cal figures. Not only was the trip very educational, it was fun also. There was six inches of snow on the ground, when the group arrived. lt snowed once while they were there and it was a real treat for a lot of students that had never seen snow before. The Close-Up trip was a lot of fun and everyone had a good time. . , 'rirlr if Eric Bassett daydreaming while he overlooks the Platomic. Qt 5 .-S., tim, C, lf, Bottom Row: Ana Flodriquez, Linda Combs, Debra Hix, Dee Ashcraft, Lesley Heck, Beth Diven. Second Flow: San- dra Johnson, Keith Klimple, Eric Bassett, Johny Nash, Mike Hurst, Connie King, Sergio Vasquez, Floxanne Mata, Sheri Anderson. Third Row, Sheri Malek, Vivian Bishop, Rick Streeter, Jett Cantrell, Mike McCoy, Doug Britz, Mike Moulton, Lindsay Gilbert. Fourth Row: Coach Thomas, Terrie Botkin, Bill Bassett, Warren White.

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I 978 Close-Up Trip fo Washin ion Coach Thomas and Eisenhower's Close-Up participants in a student teacher meeting. tlwm fgyu Vivian Bishop and Congressman Bob Eckardt chatting during a luncheon. 1 '19, -GZ, Q K V--ww-npoensunvnlfl' x in CN .. X 1 1 X Xu x Terri Botkin and Bill Bassett taklng a break during a lunch eon. 1 N - I -.1 I You've got to be kidding, snickers Mike Hurst to Coach Thomas. 1

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Governmenf Each year a new group of seniors gets involved in Government. The classes entail learning political processes, growing politi- cal awareness, and group interactions dis- cussing right and freedoms as a citizen. Most all Government students participate in local or national Close Up to further enrich their political education. i LZ.-v., Gary Bates and The Headless Government Student. l l Senior Cary Flynn reads over a precedent case in Government. April Annis, Mrs. Fallon, and Margret Smith laugh at the grades that Government students sometimes make.