El Paso High School - Spur Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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. fr , Dagtlme A Wig- ., ' f fgf '5 Once the nalls emptied and students settled in their classrooms, the formal learning process began. Students used different teaching instruments to aid them in their various fields. Some held graduated cylinders, others pecked away at typewriters, while still others learned to asemble and disassemble M-14 rifles. A number of boys and girls were bused to Tech to learn a trade while some others went to the feeder schools to counsel sixth graders. The everyday monotony of regular classes was broken up by pep assemblies, dress-up days during special events like Homecoming, and Twlrp Week. On Halloween Day, students celebrated by wearing outlandish costumes. Science classes visited hospitals, refineries, the planetarium and other facilities. During the Senior Sneak, some 50 seniors snuck off to Fort Misery where they rode on horseback and went on a hayride. The past nine months have been full of activity and learning. L- one-.Jenny Shipley performs a headstand while clowning around on Circus Day. two-Getting into the spirit of things, Mrs. Frances Cherry 'eyes' the crowd during an assembly. three- Vigilante Sergio Ftangel quenches his thirst with a squirt gun. Members of this spirited group often carried around squirt guns on Fridays to punish those who failed to wear orange. four-Marisa Sandoval, junior, spends studious time in the library. five-Members of the Senior Class hit the trail on their Senior Sneak to Fort Misery. Student Lile!7

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While most students were still eating breakfast, and others barely opening a sleepy eye, certain early birds were already at school busily engaged in various activities. One of these early-bird groups was the varsity band. This dedicated group of students well deserved the number one rating they received at band competition. In the gym, the girls' volleyball, basketball, and gymnastics teams were already working out. Often, cars pulling into the top parking lot had to stop for the ROTC cadets hard at work perfecting their routines. A group of dedicated students who never received trophies fortheirwork were the members of the Student Council and Vigilantes. They were responsible for decorating the halls, cars, the stadium, and the auditorium. They also supported and were involved in assemblies and other activities. As time for the 8:15 bell approach- 6lS1udenr Life lvlornin S ed, the number of student swelled. Scurrying figures could be seen dart- ing throughout the halls in order to avoid having to go to the attendance office for a tardy slip. one-Debbie Shipley perches precariously on a goal post while other Vigilantes help decorate the stadium. two-A courageous cyclist chooses to brave the cold NOVel'T1b6l' winds. three-Juniors Robert McGregor and Bill Schmidt hurriedly cross Stanton street en I'OUi9 to school.

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5!Studenr Life Lunch Whether they stayed on campus or left most students found lunch time Those staying at school had the to be their favorite hour of the day. choice of a quick bite from the snack bar, a hot cafeteria meal, or a sack lunch. While the majority of student- senjoyed the crowded but friendly at- mosphere of the cafeteria, some preferred eating outside on the school grounds. Students with cars iand those good at bumming ridesl traveled to the fast food restaurants for a tasty meal. Among the favorite hangouts were Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's and Mr. Sub. In the school, teachers who weren't scurrying to the lounges for lunch shuffled to the halls for duty. For the on-campus crowd, there were usually some activities going on. During Homecoming week there were costume judgings, chili-eating contests, obstable races and more. At other times there were lunch rallies, Student Council meetings, and Twirp Week activities. one-Jerry Ahouse and Bonnie Patterson discuss homework over a cafeteria tray. two- Seniors Louie Melgar and K. C. Lerner 'break the hamburger habit at Arby's.' three-Christy Garcia, Terry Ayoub, Saul Johnson, and other Tigers 'have it their way at Burger King.'