Ferris High School - Memoir Yearbook (Ferris, TX)

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A'R-D -S Academic achievement is recognized seniors leave Wills and testam en ts Welcome to our final Awards Day assembly of the 1986 Senior class, were the words spoken by Lee Longino, senior class president. Following the welcome, Principal Charles Hopp presented the honor medals to the Valedictorian, James Dorman, and the Salutatorian, Maggie Gonzales. Mr. Russell Marshall, Assistant Principal, then presented scholarships to several students. Once the scholarships had been Senior president, Lee Longino, and vice-president, James Dorman, present senior sponsors, Mrs. Hatcher, and Miss Pace with plaques of appreciation. 9 The senior class come together for a group shot, to end their final assembly, Awards Day. Rick Fabby gives Janet Amundson her award for achievement, and congratulates her with a handshake. 26 Awards Day presented, Jorge Lopez announced the senior gift of wooden benches for the front of the school. Next, Malea Lampier read the class prophecy. Many students were amused to hear what had become of the senior class after fifteen years. The setting was the 1999 Homecoming Activities, and the changes everyone had made were unbelievable. After the class prophecy, Irma Kreisher read the Senior Class Last Will and Testaments. Examples of precious items willed to under- classmen included dirty lockers, athletic shoes, and more intelligence. Finally, Angela Southard an- nounced the awards given for academic achievement in each, curriculum area. Assisting her was' Rick Fabby and Juan MotaJ Awards are given to motivate students to try harder. Students are given much attention in other areas of school curriculum, and academics should be given as much recognition, said teacher, Angie! Hairgrove. . The senior cheerleaders closed the assembly by leading the students, faculty, and guests in the school song. Q . 1 W 1 I

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it Mm The student council sponsored a Donkey Basketball game. Coach Wall shoots for two, to score for the athletic team. .. U I I LJ will 5, The Mr. Legs contest was a big hit during the week of homecoming. Cathy Sperry, Brenda Glass, and Malea Lampier are shown waiting for the votes. . ..sg.g,.. it K 2 I I ET pxss . fm 15 5 Fund raismg provides funds for special act1'v1't1'es of year Money does not grow on trees. This fact is well known by various classes and organizations that have had to struggle to raise money for activities such as the prom. This is not an easy job for some, although someone has to do it. 'fHaving to raise money for the prom was an experience that Fm glad only comes once a year, quoted junior Jenny Slocum. Fund raising cannot always be enjoyable, however, it was not all Maggie Gonzales and Brenda Glass are shown advertising the Mr. Legs contest as pictures of the legs are displayed in the background. bad. The cheerleaders sponsored a Mr. Legs contest. What made this fund raiser so exciting, was the pictures of the legs that were displayed on the bulletin board, that everyone made sure to see. So who said everything has to be all work and no play? Fund raising was plenty of work indeed, yet there is some good in everything. The best feeling of raising money for a project, is the feeling of achievement that is felt after the money has been raised and knowing what needed to be done was accomplished. Student Life 25

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WWA aw' WF' 11 Irma Kreisher reads the Last Will and Testaments of the senior class. Everyone is amused to hear the precious items being willed. Four special award winners were Shannon Cook, Lanette Laymon, Glenda Briscoe, and James Dorman. Shannon and Glenda received the Orr Award for athletic and academic achievement. Lanette received the American Airlines Award and James was chosen for the DAR Award. The United States Army awarded certificates to a male and female who had both academic and athletic excellence. Maggie Gonzales and James Dorman receive these awards. Jorge Lopez gives to Mrs. MacDonald a statement from the senior class, giving the school new wooden benches to be set out front. Frances Rodriguez accepts an award for academic achievement from Rick Fabby. Student Life 27