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

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Many students wore their Halloween costumes to work. Senior Kim Bruski keeps up the tradition. .f 2 ' E 42 s Q51 wi Q' at P? Halloween brings out the kid in two FTA members, Juniors Jeanie Wubbs and Candi Murphy. Sophomores Robin Covington and Terri Landes take a spin around the gym floor in their best Halloween garb. 24 Fall Holidays iiii f i S

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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

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an Art students in Mrs. Jerrie Jo Wright's classes make turkey centerpieces for Thanksgiving. Shellie Johnson, Lynna Miller, and Kevin Bates, juniors, used the turkeys to decorate the cafeteria. High anxiety caused by pressures of assignments made students Iook forward to break from activities The end of summer brings the beginning of the fall holidays. Students celebrated all the holidays with individual style. Hallo- ween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all had an unusual twist to them. Unlike years past, students did not get in- to the Halloween spirit very much. The Stu- dent Council sponsored a dress-up day in which only a few students participated. But those who did dressed as punk rockers, little kids, fifties style, and many other creative ideas. Since I'm a senior, I wanted one last shot at being a little kid. lt was fun , Sherry Reed, senior, said. After being in school thirteen weeks, Thanksgiving was a very refreshing holiday. Most students spent this holiday with family, friends, and a nice, juicy turkey. Before this holiday, in the true spirit of the event, Stu- dent Council, sponsored by Mrs. Jan Ed- wards, and Ms. Dorothy Mize, speech teacher, began taking up money for Becky Thompson, a student from Trinity High The cafeteria was a warm and cheerful room with the help of art classes and Donny Ward, junior. Seniors Jarrel Maurice, Doug Fowler, Ronda Smith and Pat Wimmer and Sophomore Dawn Clark celebrate Christmas in true Texas style. The tree in the foyer was decorated with boots, hats, armadillos and red bows. School afflicted with a brain tumor. Becky lost her fight with cancer during the long weekend. No sooner was Thanksgiving over than Christmas plans began. Student Council once again came up with simple, yet elegant, foyer decorations. A Christmas tree was decorated and set up to remind students that just a few weeks were left until Christmas. Even though the weather was a little crazy, no oneis spirits were dampened. ln- side the foyer, snow flakes hung from the ceiling, keeping the students' anticipation high and hearts warm. After school dismissed on Friday, December 17, some students spent their holiday traveling to relatives and friends or skiing. 'LI love to slosh down the hills. Nothing beats Colorado, snow, and sloshing down the slopes, Senior Wendie Wright had to say about her vacation. Y Fall Holidays 25