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

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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.'

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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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Flfter School 'H- l I. At the sound of the anticipated 3:30 bell, anxious students were off and running. Afternoon dismissal was characterized by clamorous cor- ridors, crowded hallways and the banging of lockers. Outside, the sidewalks bustled with activity. Passing motorists could be seen patiently waiting in the school zone as students herded across the street. Horn blasts were familiar sounds as students and teachers alike made their way out of the parking lot. 3:30 was also a time for extra- curricular activities. Nearly all school-affiliated clubs and organiza- tions held their 'brief but important' meetings then. Major sports teams also utilized this time, working for hours to correct their weaknesses and develop new strategy. Members of the band, orchestra, choir, drama and journalism departments were also busy, often working into the late hours of the night. one-Students trickle out the Schuster Street exit at the sound of the 3:30 bell. two-Laura Pastrana and Abe Rosas dance to disco music at the Joske's Fashion show. three-Empty school buses wait on afternoon passengers. Studs!!! LHGI9