Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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THAT’S With heavy homework loads, athletics, part-time jobs, and extra-curricular activities making demands on the average student’s after-school hours, Scots made sure that the little free time they had was enjoyed to the fullest. One of the most popular — as well as one of the cheapest — forms of entertainment was ‘‘spectating’’ at one of HP’s sporting events. Whether it was a Friday evening football game, a Saturday morning track meet or a Tuesday afternoon soccer game, Scots enjoyed loosening up and yell- ing for their team. Trig troubles: Tommy Wiener spends many of his leisure hours studying. 30 Entertainment os, f 7 fe PIS HTT TT Tt Ht a wanamams tT oy dy a aA wae ams a EY , i Many upperclassmen as well as some socially aware freshmen and sophomores found dancing an excit- ing way to spend those Friday and Sat- urday nights. Some Scots dressed up and ventured to one of the many dis- cos popping up in Dallas. Everyone enjoyed the highlights of the dance season, the Junior Symphony Ball and the Junior-Senior Prom. Music in its many forms played an essential role in Scots’ leisure time. Students flocked to concert halls to enjoy the sounds of their favorite per- formers. Some of the headliners in the cs a i | LL} a High ball: Junior guys spend a fun-filled afternoon playing volleyball. ENTERTAINMENT Dallas area were Billy Joel, ‘‘Boston:”’, and ‘‘Styx’’. Scots also packed into a local roller rink when HP’s own ‘Nothing Strikes Back’’ played in November. Even listening to albums with friends provided just enough div- ersion to take academically boggled minds off the thought of school. Whether it was dressing up for a big night on the town or a spur-of-the- moment volleyball game on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Scots made sure their spare moments were well spent. Free time was precious time. . . time to be remembered. Eating out: Ann Snider, Ann Aston, Ellen Wiggins, Lisa Corey, and Martha Taylor enjoy a picnic lunch.

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Congratulations: Blanten Filak gives Basketball Queen Jane Johansen the traditional roses and kiss. “I’m only half-finished!”’: Uncompleted toys Stacy Martin, Kaki Roach and Lauris Brown perform Christ- mas plays at Old-City Park. Disastrou s ice storm strikes, [= Scots lose heat, electricity Getting into the Christmas spirit early Anticipation grew as the holidays in the season, Mrs. Linda Raya’s neared and clubs and publication advanced drama classes presented staffs began to celebrate early with original self-written Christmas plays in Christmas parties. The Bagpipe staff the old school house at Old City Park. celebrated at Yvette Myers’ home, The actors also performed at several while Ginger Bell hosted The Highlan- nursery schools and day care centers der staff. Both staffs enjoyed dinner in the Dallas area. and exchanged gag gifts. At a basketball pep rally early in The Lads and Lassies Choir decked December, Jane Johansen was the halls with Christmas cheer by car- named Basketball Queen by Captain oling through the halls during sixth Davey Davis and given the traditional period on the last day of school before roses and kiss by Blanten Filak. the holidays. The Scot roundballers hosted the Many students took advantage of fifteenth annual Scot Classic and the excellent ski conditions reported claimed the first place trophy with their throughout Colorado and spent a championship win over Bryan Adams. — white Christmas in the Rockies. The next week the Scots traveled to Unfortunately the Scots’ holidays Austin to play in the Austin Basketball ended with a disasterous ice storm Tournament. The team, supported by which froze all New Year's Eve activi- many Hi Park fans who had also taken ties. The ice storm, which was the the trip, won the consolation prize. worst that Dallas had experienced The Student Council sponsored a since 1929, left many Scots without drive to give toys to needy families for heat or electricity for as long as a week Christmas. A prize was awarded to the and destroyed hundreds of the old advisory who donated the most toys. trees that charmed the Park Cities. | Guess what I have?: Ginny Hudson wonders what Lex Martin is hiding at the Highlander Christmas party.

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(Smile: Mrs. W. R. Beattie snaps a shot of Barbe Music man: Matt Aldredge strums along to the beat Going places: Sophomore Jennifer Hunt rides her Beattie and Evan Wyly before a dance. of his elaborate stereo system. bike for fun and transportation. Entertainment ° 31