Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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22 jnorc IRCDTC on probation Chopper rides over I-Ioltom City Mostly the junior Reserve Officer Training stu- dents are seen raising the flags in the mornings, shooting guns on the rifle range, or just running around the school on Tuesdays in their uniforms. But they are seldom noticed in helicopters over the school or seen making military maneuvers against each other at Eagle Mountain Lake. We went to Fort Hood, where huey transports were presented and helicopter rides from Fort Hood, over Haltom City, and back were given, Mark Hoop, lieutenant colonel, said. The students also went to Eagle Mountain Lake for Field Training Exercises. We camped out for three days, and had maneuvers, compass courses, and cross country hikes, Rod Ashmore, cadet major, said. The squad also visited the State Fair of Texas to observe the Army's Fife and Drum Corps, the Army's Drill Team, and the US Marine Corps' Silent Command Drill Team. On Armed Forces Day, the students took a trip to Fort Wolters. We had the opportunity to see a sophisticated military unit using extremely unique equipment. We also saw an airsliow of their newly designed fighters. lt was boring as heck, too, Mark said. In April, the program went through the Annual Formal Inspection. They were inspected by active military officers from Fort Riley, Kansas. They primarily inspect areas of administration, cadet knowledge, cadet proficiency, and proper maintenance of facilities. Then an in rank inspec- tion is conducted to test individual cadets on knowledge, appearance, and bearing, Sergeant Alvin Fowler,jROTC instructor, said. A parade was also held to test their capabilities in drill ceremonies, ability to follow commands and expertise in marching. Our overall rating for this year was 95.38, which was high enough that we could have been an honor unit if we had 100 cadets enrolled in the program, Sergeant Fowler stated proudly. Since they do not have 100 cadets, which is the minimum required enrollment, the program has been put on probation. If we don't enroll 100 students, then the year after next year, we will have to combine with Richland's program, said Colonel Frank Kor- ywchakm, junior Rodney Biggs takes his aim at a target on the rifle range. The JROTC Color Guard stands at attention while the national anthem is played at the Haltom-Richland ginle. 8 v ,,.t wg , p . g f-. - . W,,,,.... f Senior Tim Deister and sophomore Kent Hunsuckle rest on demonstration tank at Fort Wolters. l

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Sophomore Tracy Dodson and junior Rene Davis model their new Snoopy t-shirts from FBLA. xw-law! Members of Future Teachers of America bring Valentine cookies and cakes to show their appreciation for the faculty and put them in the teachers' workroom. 3 at I NJ Stuffed toys and games were among the Christmas gifts handed out by FTA at Cook's Children's Hospital. FBLA national winner Mylius elected district vice-president Charlie Rose, Cheryl Tiegs, Gloria Swan- son, Washington, D.C.. Houston. Dos Grin- gos. and Azle High School were all part of the activities for Future Business Leaders of America. FBLA. a club which expands students' knowledge of business and the free enter- prise system. provided its members with much more than meetings on the third Mon- day of each month. In Washington, D.C, the club took first place at the national convention for the sec- ond year. They made a slide presentation which featured animals explaining the con- cepts of free enterprise. Azle High School was the site of the dis- trict workshop in November where Steve Mylius was voted district vice-president. Also during November, on a first-come, ' first-go basis, two groups of fifteen members attended the Charlie Rose Show. One group saw Cheryl Tiegsg the other Gloria Swanson. In March members attended a State Lead- fr- ership Conference in Houston at the Adams Mark Hotel. Carol Evans won a first place award in Shorthand I and Lennie LaRoux won a second place award in Accounting I. Officers were elected and announced dur- ing October. The following came out win- ners: President, Lennie LaRoux, vice-presi- dents, Diana Standley and Carol Evans, Sec- retary, julie Roederg Treasurer, Lisa Ahern, Historian, Karla Kittrellg Reporter, Steve Myliusg Photographer, Melody Boyer, and Sweetheart, Carol Evans. is 2

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION o oempouts at Bridgeport 'We paddled all day, sweoted blood and tears' By Rusty Biles They're adventurous. They're athletic and they're generous, The Woods and Waters Club. consisting of students in Outdoor Education, is the largest with 105 members. Outdoor Ed helps convey a greater apprecia- tion ofthe outdoors and how to care for it, Mr, Ron Frank, Outdoor Ed teacher, said, In order to produce more appreciation of the outdoors, Mr, Frank invited guest speakers to the classes, Two game wardens from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, The Fort Worth Zoo dem- onstrated an exhibition of snakes and paramedics from Richland Hills Eire Department instructed the students on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Mr. George Ott brought sky diving equipment and talked to the students about parachuting. Ile had so much equipment in here, that it stretched all the way across the roomf' Mr. Prank said. To familiarize the students with canoes and water safety, Outdoor Ed classes took two canoe trips, one down the Brazos River and the other at Lake Bridgeport, At the Brazos, we paddled all day, sweated blood and tears, dragged our canoes through shallow waters and all they had was light beer, Roger Proffitt said, When we went to Lake Bridgeport. we mud- wrestled, chased cows, went snake hunting, rap- pelling, snorkeling, and a lot of stuff besides canoeing and fishing, Sam Nance said. They also took two camping trips at Sid Rich- ardson Ranch at Lake Bridgeport. One of the campouts was a synopsis, where students were instructed on shooting, rappelling, archery. and how to use freeze dried food. Outdoor Ed students also visited Alpine Shoot- 'fi-vi, . iw A Holly Geer and Brad Gamble practice at the Alpine Shooting Range. During the Woods and Waters camping trip, seniorjay White and Todd Parker take a rest. ing Range to try their skill in Skeet and trap shooting. A four day fishing trip was taken by Outdoor lid II students at a private lake in Ath- ens. The students made their own fishing rods for the trip. Well, me and Chris Mcliittrick were the best fishermen of the group, We sat out there all day and caught 25 bass between us, Alan Hicks said. Although the club is into the outdoors, they dominated the school in the volleyball intramurals by defeating Girls' Volleyball, FBLA, and Art Club. We won because we had superior techniques and an everlasting urge to win big, said David Thomas. ln addition to making their own fishing rods, the members took up a collection and made a custom graphite rod for a little boy who lost his mother. Along with the rod, the club bought a reel and some lures, then inscribed it- Tojeffn, junior Robb White examines a snake of the Fort Worth Zoo's in Outdoor Ed. Senior Chris McKittrick rappels at Sid Richard- son. 5:-2 , 'vi 1.: -s X f ', , A , A: X -. Mi 1 J S ii W . . .T Q - Exxfsix W I ' iw p ...H 5 - -w5 2 ,S ' ET :yn Q sf-,1 f'5'.g .-Xa .. S TA- A J yr f-'P -te . at ' .5 X . Fi-5-'A B , J -f,.e-wi 5 my 'wg' ' Mgt ' rv-as Q as 'Ns t A 1 0- -41' its S fl .f, r f 35. xx S ri o' ., A 1 it jr ' ft t-. to - ' 'M' . ..-- r w T ' ia.-7'fl D 1 lv 'T .g3,.ggj ,, . N: ..-'9.rng,. ,..