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

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Changes One of the lasting impres- sions students retained of this year was that of change. Stu- dents became very flexible, adiusting to new policies, new personalities, and new looks. Administrative changes were led by the addition of a new principal, Mr. Ronnie Truitt. Another assistant princi- pal, Mr. Charlie Goodson, was added to enable each grade level to have its own assistant principal. Mrs. Lavelle Shelton, was the new senior counselor. Returning JVHS students, used to a small student body, found crowded classes and hallways due to the addition of 900 freshmen. Policies concerning disci- pline, breaks, field trips, and lunches were slightly altered to adjust to a new administra- tion. Even the physical structure of the building took on a new look this year. Walls divided areas that had once been completely opened. Glass walls enclosed the once totally open resource center. Students, perhaps because of their youth, adapted read- ily to changes, and continued to make the year an even bet- ter one than they had previ- ously had. 32 Student Life The glass walls in the library were added to prevent book loss. Many books were being misplaced or stolen the library was being used as a shortcut to get to classes faster. The walls aided the peace and quiet, also. R Mrs. Lavelle Shelton, new senior counselor, replacing Mrs. Muriel Flake, helped the seniors to get into col- lege and advised them in many ways throughout the year. s l Principal Ronnie Truitt was confronted with mixed tions from the student body. He was soon accepted mode a real part of Jersey Village,

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lia Fe rel often ate at the snack bar. The students eniayed many fattening foods m the e. llunch Out Time!! Lunch was usually a highpoint during the academic day. By the beginning of second period conversations were on the subject of What's for lunch, or, l've got the munchies. There were three lunches, and when the bell rang for lunch, everyone made a mad dash for a place in the lunch line. Lines were always the longest on Taco day, seemingly the students favorite. Tables were brought together in order for friends to sit together. One interesting thing was the fact that once a person sat in a place he usually remained there the rest of the year. Lunch was a time to get rid of a growling stomach and the urge for munchies, but it was also a time to be with friends. Luther Sebren and girlfriend, Michelle Deloach, sit together in lunch as do many other couples. Getting fed may be the baby's way out but Pam Surles seems to have had fun being fed by a fellow student. Student Life 33