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

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NOVEMBER 1 ff' f -A ,Il Groovy Guacamolez Senora Guzman expresses Studious students: HP pupils spend every spare Smelly sneakers?: Students lift spirit by wearing her opinion of the food at the cook off. minute studying for their final exams. Tennis Shoes On Sneak Past 3h9ffT1an dat'- 24 ' November

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Homecoming lets the sun shine bright Kicking oft for a memorable Home- coming, the Scots beat the Sherman Bearcats 27-7, making the season record 7-3 for Highland Park. During halftime the tathers of the Homecoming Queen nominees pre- sented their daughters to the audience in Ownby Stadium. After the victory, everyone went to the new gym and danced from ten 'til 12 to the music ot River City. The Student Council decorated the gym with sunsets and bright colors to match the Homecom- ing theme ot Here Comes the Sun. Each nominee was presented to the tune ot her favorite song, while escorted by a varsity 'football player. Grace Chandler was escorted by Rusty Ross, Michelle Jones by Tom Burson, Adrienne Macatee by Ty Snelling, Shannan Rodgers by Evan Wyly, Karen Squibb by Brian Devaney, and Alison Stone by John Walter. Student Council President, David Davis, then ended the suspense by crowning Adrienne Macatee the 1979-1980 Homecoming Queen. Gorgeous grin: Adrienne Macatee sparkles after being announced Homecoming Queen. Lili your head, Iilt it high : Varsity lootball players prove that the mighty Scots are passin' by as they romp the Bearcats. Homecoming 23

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f fc---yr Pretty posies: Students arrive to pick up their En gardel: Super Scot, Mr. Hanscom, pokesa pony Homecoming mums from Coach Holmes. at one of the final football pep rallies. 3152, Qs.. 4 ti Sneaker Day, pupils' finals conclude fall School was definitely underway by the time November rolled around, when seniors placed their orders for gradua- tion announcements. At the same time selected seniors, under the supervi- sion of drama teacher Mrs, Linda Playa were rehearsing for the annual Senior Play which opened on the 7th. Captur- ing the lead roles were Kris Beck, Ellen Eisenlohr, Lex Martin, and Scott Canon in Arsenic and Old Lace. Junior class elections were held during the month and Walt Lightbourn was elected President, Tommy Sum- mers, Vice President, Margaret Wil- liams, Secretary, and John Marks, Treasurer. HP tried something new as Home- coming week rolled around. One day all the Scots wore tennis shoes to go with the theme ot Sneak Past the Bearcats. The following day was declared Overall Day to support the slogan, The Scots will win overall. The events were topped off by Blue and Gold Day, as the last football pep rally of the season ended. Homecoming Queen nominees, Grace Chandler, Alison Stone, Karen Squibb, Shannan Rodgers, Michelle Jones, and Adrienne Macatee were all escorted by their fathers at half-time of the football game. Later at the dance, Adrienne Macatee was announced as 1979 Homecoming Queen. To keep the Scot pride running, both the boys and girls cross country track teams won regionals and advanced to the state meet. Senior, John Guffey, led the boys while senior, Dana Tinkle, and junior, Mary Leslie Clements, led the girls on to victory. Near the end of November, students took trimester exams, followed by a well deserved and relaxing 3-day Thanksgiving holiday. HBSWHAO Z o 4 cn 3 U cn A TXJ or