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

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Senior John Wygle masquerades as a dork to prove even dorks can be on journalism staffs in the Sophomore Orientation assembly. if g A Www 22 Assemblies ,,,a-Ll' Elections were a part of many assemblies. Skits were sometimes performed as Juniors Trae Fowler, Randy Gray and Gary Llne demonstrate.

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.asv Limmyk f I I l as x Q i S1 fi s S SJ I' Before play, but after school, the truly dedicated students of many active groups Work until dark When the final bell rang at 3:25, the janitors weren't the only ones left in the buildingg members of Student Council, foot- ball, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, Highsteppers, cheerleaders, journalism, band, choir, and those who just like to hang around could still be found. Behind these scenes of glamour and per- formance, hard work is applied for hours upon hours. Few ever see what goes on at this time, but all the work adds to what makes people proud. Student Council members often stayed after school working on projects for holidays and improving the schoolls physical ap- pearance. They also worked on special spirit projects, fund-raising projects and commit- tee projects. Athletic teams always practiced until late in the evenings, working on plays and scrim- it 2 9 . . N mage activities. The Highsteppers and band often met early on Friday mornings before a football game to work on halftime performances. Afterschool workouts were also a part of the preparations that went into those special moments. Newspaper staffers made a habit of pasting up an edition of the IMAGE until late in the evenings before publication. With deadlines every two months, year- book members lived at school trying to make deadlines. Few people knew that these peo- ple even worked two weeks after school had let out for the summer. I like staying after school because when the performance we have worked on turns out really good I know itis because of the time I put in. It is really worth it,'l Mary Ann Rivera, Sophomore Highstepper, said. '- :QUT 1' Kisa Kearny, junior, and Debbie Wade, senior, work on a buster poster for the Trinity game. Overtime dedication was part of a day's work for cheerleaders. Seniors Russell Miller, Greg Avants, Mike Wood, and Junior Walter Watkins collapse after a hard work out. Football practice begins early in the spring and players stay long hours after school, After School f Overtime 21

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Junior Candace Aiken receives her membership into National Honor Society from President Wayne Ross. 1,6 J L2 Rings, Osiris, awards, and orientation gave students a pass out of class and breath of fresh air Vacations left one outlet of relief for students, but assemblies were quick picker- uppers. K'O'siris rocked our minds, sophomore orientation introduced us to the school, and various award assemblies brought us to our feet. Around the second or third week of school, sophomores were 'introduced to the various clubs in an assembly just for them. Skits were presented for clubs such as Future Business Leaders of America, journalism staffs and Buff Backers. Different recognition assemblies were held throughout the year. These programs gave recognition to deserving students. Many times the outstanding Girls Basketball team was given congratulations. These assemblies were also a time to present trophies to the school and Mr. Tommy Hayes, principal. The National Honor Society induction recognized outstanding students in academics by giving them membership in NHS. A common occurrence in assemblies were Academically outstanding were Seniors Tony Hester and Wayne Ross who encouraged sophomores to be the same. fund raising activities. The yearbook staff took book orders, sophomores ordered their class rings, and juniors sold jewelry. These programs made students aware of what they were buying and selling. Most of the assemblies were informative, and l even enjoyed some, one sophomore said. Some assemblies were for elections. Cheerleader elections gave the students a chance to elect girls who would represent the student body in a positive way. Prospective cheerleaders were taught the skills of pyramiding, leading cheers, and building spirit. Cheerleaders for the '82-'83 school year performed their final cheer and the students were dismissed to homerooms to vote. Two sophomores were chosen as junior cheerleaders, and six juniors were chosen as senior cheerleaders. Those elected were Sophomores Leslie Brown, Kathy Galvan and Juniors Sherrie Marshall, Patricia Balderas, Kim Needham, Teresa Simmons and Jana Keen. Junior Melanie Sanderson was elected mascot. a C X Some assemblies were invitational. Junior Melanie Sanderson and Seniors John Scott Davis and Andrea Renfroe perform a scene from South Pacific in one such assembly. The Varsity Football team was recognized in a special assembly by Coach Jerry Sanders. Assemblies 23