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

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h - In one last attempt to show class unity, Seniors planned to don sunglasses when graduation was conferred upon them. However, the plans were foiled and sunglasses were taken up as they entered the auditorium. One sly senior managed to smuggle his in and here, Pat Coveny walks off stage sporting the cool look. Photo by Britt Alexander. During the ceremony, Mr. Alan Labay and Deanna Jordan speak over high school memories. Photo by Britt Alexander. .gg Q4 4, 'J 1 .. W-,. J P. t ., f' i ff-1 f Z If i If iff N i',.,1'f2' In ,Mins - '55 H L Not even crutches could stop the seniors from graduation. Photo by Britt Alexander. Watching classmates receive f - - , j gg diplomas, Sabrina Rena, Doreen , i - Q p A K if .3 Teoh, Uyan Tran, and Deanna Jor- x 1 X ' . fi dan sat on stage as honor students. - . 5 Photo by Britt Alexander. ci ' stage, Jeff Voelkel and Carl Vu watch students in front of them. Photo by Britt Alexander. Nervously awaiting their tum on the The front row honor graduates stand in preparation to begin opening exer- cises. Photo by Britt Alexander. Graduation 27

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Starting Over Again Graduation Day: a time marked for some as the end of their education but for others, the beginning. 'Tm happy I'm graduating from thirteen years of school, Greg Michaels said excitedly, but the next four years at college should be the best years to graduate from. What a feeling to know I am done with school. I just want to get a job and go to work,'l Dawn Lehrenbaum said. There were several ways the new graduates planned to spend the next year. But whether or not one planned to go on to college or to stay home and work, the feeling of receiving the diploma was rewarding. After graduation, Dina Garza explained, All I wanted to do was to get my diploma. Now that I've got it and I'm out of high school. I'm free to do whatever I want with my life. OH - what a feeling! Written by Dawn Leavers. The honor of valedictorian was received by Doreen Teoh and award' ed by Mr. Allen Meek. Photo by Britt Alexander. I rn so happy to be out of school n 0 w ! ' r e g I f ' Michaels. I g, ff 'Taq my Y 3 W' 1 wt Q ' ln' S V Ng 'Ai 5 , ,K M4 L .1 f ' . - 26 Graduation Double Page Spread by Dawn Leaver

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SEPTEMBER Covering Mother Nature Stikes The world's second largest city became a place of teror as a massive earthquake ruined most of Mexico City on September 18, 1985. Measuring 8.1 on the Richtor Scale, the 4 Wminute quake sent tremors that were felt throughout the Southwest. Even in Downtown Houston, light tremors shook buildings. More than 200 buildings and hotels were demolished in the earthquake. On September 19, bodies were being pulled from the rubble and debris when a major tremor destroyed what was left standing. Agonizing screams came from the hundreds of injured victims who were pinned by fallen steel beams and concrete slabs. Although there was no official death toll, the number of people who died was well in the thousands. Worldwide relief efforts began immediately. Houstonians sent food, clothing and medical supplies to the victims. Jersey Village Spanish Club also collected clothing and supplies for the victims. Written by Missy Buckalew. In hopes of finding survivors, workers sort through rubble and debris ofa ma- jor Mexican hospital. Photo by Associated Press. .Y ,,,,,..urK'1 Q . ., 1' 1' iv ' QL My , Two Shots Ring Out Unbeknown to others, a student walked into Langham Creek High School with a .357 Magnum. When lunch came, Freshman Gerard Ingles allegedly, would shoot two people, Mr. Marvin Webster, assistant principal, and Sophomore Jeff Snedeker. With the sirens of police cars and ambulances abounding, Principal George Hopper was able to obtain the gun from the student. Although Gerard Ingles was taken to a juvenile detention center, the threat of this occuring again, by any student, lingered over the high school, as well as other schools in the area. Written by Missy Buckalew. he Evidence i Life Is Too Short Buckle up, it saves lives, along with being fined S25 to S50 gave Houstonians a reason to wear their seat belts. The law took effect September 1, 1985. A 90 day warning period was given and then tickets were issued. Statistics supported the fact that the seat belt saved livesg however, mixed feelings were widespread. Carol Heinke, senior, said that it was a good idea, but she 'tdidnit feel that the state should make a choice for adultsf' Written by Missy Buckalew. After getting into her car, Senior Carol Heirieke always remembers to buckle up. Photo by Missy Buckalew. .a 28 September