George Walton Comprehensive High School - Legend Yearbook (Marietta, GA)

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Q f , v if sfmjnn Q in ,ga rm FRIENDSHIP A high grade point average or first place in a track competition does not mean anything without the support and care of good friends Friendships are the cornerstones of high school lifeg friends turn an ordinary day into an excellent day and can make a school year something special. The PTA could not have chosen a better theme for 1987-88-Walton Cares! With such a warm and friendly atmo sphere, friendships at Walton flourish Friends made at Walton are friends that will last. Students form close bonds with fellow classmates and team members. The diverse interests of Walton's students enhance their abilities to make friends through extracurri cular activities and clubsg strong ties form between those who work toward a common goal. When graduation comes and the school year draws to a close, friendships do not end. The special friends cultivated during high school may very well last a lifetime. Keep smilin', keep shinin', knowin, you can always count on me-'cause that's what friends are for. Walton holds on to FRIENDSHIPS . . . for- ever! Ts' ffiim-

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SPIRIT Walton's got the what . . . what . . . what, what, what? Walton's got Spirit with a capital HS . Walton students and faculty hold on to their spirit and pride with a tenacity unmatched by any other school. Walton's '87-'88 classes cre- ated a live wire of excitement that lasted the entire year. 3, In the fall, Football Fridays generated awe- some Raider energy and excitement. A certain Mrs. Irbach could be seen sporting outrageous spirit hats while other teachers proudly dis- played red, white and blue attire and pride buttons. A new group of extra-spirited Seniors cropped up at the games and added enormous pep to all the cheers. fWho could miss'Larry Ritter, Nathan Kim and Ted Keen with the red, white and blue faces and hair!J Brent Goolsby, Keith Grunewald and Chris Atwood led the Ragin' Raiders football team in their quest for the region title with characteristic Walton prowess on the gridiron. Walton's vivacious enthusiasm extended to all school activities. Student Pride Day took on a whole new meaning as over 550 superior stu- dents achieved recognition. Numerous clubs outdid themselves as they clamored- to win first place in the homecoming float and ban- ner competition. The Frosh, Silly Sophs and Jammin' Juniors lived up to their reputations and tried to over- power each other during pep ralliesg once again proving that Walton students have no qualms about showing the pride that they have in their school. The Super Seniors, the under-classmen and the faculty were determined to hold on to NUMBER ONE . . . and keep that RAIDER 1 'J 1. I A 1 J 1 l 1 K V A 1 Old 1 I 1 . 4 P , V . S, We 1 ,, M rirr.. J QW I SPIRIT shining! . ,pw x R T u 55: ,gg Y I . - ,. get 1 14 zre 'lm' JP.. 1 Jw AZ 'V xl I III, .. XA'- S fl rf- f 3 Y... 54 ,. J... Whfpgfe gnqgqise 3' X X X X 1., N ,xxx '. 1.1 1 I 1 1 I 5 ri i - 1.3.3 is W fi 4 '53 -if f as 7' ff re 1 I - 1 Y l I 1 1 1 Q 1 I 1 1 1 I 1