Jersey Village High School - Falcon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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campaign plane during a trip to Texas. I977 Time, Feb. 7, arl Mydans - the election both candidates made trips to campaign in different states. Here, candidate Jimmy Carter sits aboard Joran, Carter s campaign manager, and Walter Mondale, Vice President elect, about the precedings following the election. sign reads: Chinese Americans for Pres. Ford. Many people from different groups the President as he visited Houston. President Gerald Ford made frequent trips to Houston to campaign for the presidency. Here, our own photographer, Wayne Wilson used his skill in getting as close as possible to take this picture as Ford arrived at the airport in October. Student Life - 29

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A man named Jimmy Carter and his running mate, Senator Walter Mondale did what some believed impossible when they defeated the Ford Administration in Election '76, With a warm smile and friendly manner, Jimmy Carter won a place in the hearts of many Americans, who, tired of the politician turned in desper- ation to a man they could call one of their own. Jimmy 5 Carter, whose 76 years had brought him from peanut farmer in Plains, Georgia, to Governor of Georgia, to president, seemed to fulfill the idea of the American dream. From the mock election in the government classes to comments in the halls, the election had momentous effect on life at Jer- sey Village. Campaign buttons, posters and balloons filled the government area on the day of the Mock Election, as students played the parts of our future leaders. It was a new experience rx YN O- 'fa N 5. -1 if .E .- l 2 U C e ll X GJ E 3 I 'U 'S U ra President Carter was rarely photographed without a smile. Here at a White House Press Conference he had one of those rare moments. 28 - Student Life i 4 K i rx rx o- ri c u - if .E n- c o .2 a 3 c ca 'o c if U o E for the students when they real- ized, for the first time, what it was like to be a politician, Although President Ford unani- mously defeated Jimmy Carter in elections held at Jersey Village, most students chose to accept President Carter's victory in a matter of fact way. Some had mixed emotions about the Presi- dent but one thing was sure, whether Republican or Democrat, students at Jersey Village can honestly say, they experienced Election '76, l President Jimmy Carter appeared as a very informal president at many meetings. Here at a press conference he arrives in ieans. l Ford lost the election and his voice at the same time pic- tured here with his daughter, Susan, and son, Jack, they listened as Mrs. Betty Ford gave her husband's last speech.

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Rain poured down, but the Gold Dusters maintained their smiles. Perseverance had to be the only thing keeping the band, football team, and drill team going during the unusually wet and cold fall season. This weather brought new styles of coats and warm clothes to the Jersey Village campus. When the day was gloomy or stormy, the student body was depressed and unenthusiastic. But, with the first glim- mer of sunshine, emotions were up and happy. Starting cars in the morning proved to be a frequent problem. Students were often late to school because of stalled cars or cracked radiators. Jersey Village even saw an occasional snowflake in late November. During the cold months stu- dents often listened to the radio before school in hopes that school would be can- celled because of weather, although, it never was. As Spring came, tans which had faded began slowly to return. Coats were a sight seldom seen and sundresses were everywhere. Banquets were planned and carried out. The weeks of school were spent looking forward to weekends in the sun, swimming, skiing, and skateboarding. A daydreaming mood seemed to set over the student body as they prepared for summer. Thru Rain Or J.V. students became masters in the art of bundling up as this uniden- tified football fan demonstrates. Every football game during this season seemed to have rain or cold weather. 1 V,.-.. 5 dnl The city of Jersey Village is not known for its cold weather. During an extreme freeze this winter, icicles decorated many trees and signs. H Sleet ot Night . . . Lisa Jones and Kathleen Murphy-were faithful fans during the football season. They, along with others, sat through most of the Spring vs Jersey Village game in freezing rain. ln mid-November, the only snowfall of the year appeared mainly on roofs of cars and houses, to the disappointment of many students who were hoping for a holiday due to show.