James Madison High School - Trojan Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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AFRO-AMERICAN HERITAGE PROGRAM Dallas County Commissioner, John Wiley Price, and KDFW-TV Host Juana Hart were guest speakers at the African American Heritage Program held in observ- ance of Afro-American Month. Ad- dressing the issues of the value of education and the importance of accepting a heritage, the speak- ers informed and entertained a captive audience using words of wisdom and anecdotes. Negro spirituals were rendered by the Concert Choir, and special rec- ognition was given to winners of the Afro-American History con- test. The occasion provided a means for commemorating Afro- American History Month and for promoting student involvement through the opportunity of ex- pressing the theme, Keep the Dream Alive! Insights program host, Juana Hart, addresses Madison students at the Afro-American Heritage Month program. ,gl K' A reception was held following the African American Heritage Month program. Sandra Ross, Ingrid Simmons, Commissioner Price, Kim Weaver, Rhonda Grounds, Principal Alfred Jones, and Reginald Samples are pictured above. Students respond enthusiastically during Afro-American Heritage Month Pro- gram as speakers tell the way it was ! Trojans seek autographs of County Commissioner John Wiley Price following the Afro- American Heritage Month Pro- gram. The students enjoy talk- ing to Commissioner Price.

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SWEETHEART BALL In the traditional decor of red and white hearts, sweet, tasty treats and light-hearted spirits, Madison students enjoyed a night under Cupid's spell. The annual Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the senior class was an evening of splendor enjoyed by all. As con- testants vying forthe titles of Miss and Mister Sweet- heart awaited the announcement, other Trojans danced to the romantic tunes of a popular D.J. crew or sampled the delicacies prepared for the occasion. Miss Sweetheart, Deanna Edwards, and Mister Sweetheart, Dariet McDuft, began their reign of royalty at the Sweetheart Ball held February 13, 1988. CRightJ Mr. Sweetheart is pictured with the finalists following the grand announcement. Winners are Qleft to rightj Marvin Edwards, Kevin Morgan f3rd runner-upb, Mr. Sweetheart, Dariet McDuff, Paul Willis 12nd runner-upb and Roosevelt Harris. HIE 281125 Newly crowned Miss Sweetheart poses with finalists. They are Cleft to rightj Veronica Curry, Deanna Edwards, and Sheila Jones.