Ferris High School - Memoir Yearbook (Ferris, TX)

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Seniors ride on their winning float as it parades down the wet streets. Though the weather was not permittable, the seniors come out on top. Homecoming nominees selected this year are ffront L to RJ Tina Kinnamon, Maria Mendoza, Malea Lampier, Stacy Riggs, Cback L to RJ Sandy Krecek, Patti Murdock, Pam Jackson, Lupe Amaya, and Lisa Wilson. Student Life

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ooo .E.C.Q. o o o Ramdrops kept falling on our heads Every year, the main event during football season is homecoming. Everyone looks for- ward to the bonfire, the parade, the game, and the crowning of the queen. The theme for the homecoming activities was, We Believe. The activity that started everything off was the parade. All classes had floats dressed to fit the theme. Many people attended the parade considering the enormous amount of rain that had been falling. Water was everywhere, yet the show still went on. After the parade was the bonfire. How can you light a bonfire when it's raining cats and dogs, kings and queens? Well eventually it was lit, and it burned brightly. The cheerleaders, although looking like drowned rats, cheered on. Rain and mud, thunder and lightning, the pep rally came to an end with a lot of happy seniors for winning the float competition. The seniors had a mini theme of, We Play To Kill, reflecting the main theme, We Believe. Once the excitement of the parade was over, the game was still yet to go. The Ferris Yellowjackets faced the Red Oak Hawks. The rain was pouring, the team was losing, but a few trustworthy fans along with the cheerleaders were still cheering. Our skirts felt like weights around our waists, quoted Crowned for the 1985-86 Homecoming Queen is Maria Mendoza. Brightly smiling, she upholds this title with honor. As the rain keeps falling the band proudly marches on. Wet streets do not slow them down as they are led by James Dorman. 10 Homecoming cheerleader Brenda Glass. The question was asked why they still cheered, and their reply was simply, Dedication, quoted cheerleader Maggie Gonzales. The game was a downfall, not only from the rain, but the 14-0 defeat from the Hawks. Because of the rain, the homecoming crowning was moved inside. After the game a dance was held in the high school cafeteria. It was then, when we had what should have been the halftime activities. During this time was when Maria Mendoza was crowned the 1985-86 Homecoming Queen. Soaked to the skin, the cheerleaders keep the spirit going as the show goes on. +7 5 U J vu H .

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T'R'E I O 4' What is it? How do We conquer it? Ending the soIut1o11 can assure success According to Macmillan's Dic- tionary, stress is defined as, Mental or emotional tension or pressure. Students often face stress during hard times. This type of pressure may effect students, and teachers differently. Causes of stress may result from a low test grade, behind in school work, or in a teacher's case, grading papers or averaging grades at the last minute. Last year a new rule was IL 12 Stress passed which put a tough strain on athletes, the N o Pass N o Play rule. The extra strain of making the grade was hard and added stress. Quarrels among friends add stress to ones who value their friendships. Friends depend on each other, especially during times of sorrow, or when they need someone with which to talk. A break in a relationship causes stress on both parties. Being with a person for a long period of time causes one to become accustomed to them. When we can no longer depend on that person, it becomes difficult and often stressful. Those who overcome this emo- tional pressure face the situation before running from it, and do not give up if they fail the first time. The stress will become less a burden and your outlook will start to seem more successful.