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

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Month In Revie ..:',.15, 1 - . '1. gs.. ' 'Ennis 1 OM Regional competition 3 Roundball Banquet. 3 National Anthem Day. 5 Labor Day. 6 g District Science Fair. 10 Students get a holiday while teachers labor over TECAT. 13 Senior Showoff auditions begin. 13 Faculty!Senior basketball game. 14 St. Patrick's Day, Irish celebrate! 14 UIL Band Concert. UT Band Concert. 15 Walk-A-Thon. 15 Indoor Sports Arenas ban smoking. CFresh airlj 18-20 SRA testing. 19 Junior Varsity Cheerleader tryouts after school. 2 1 Cheerleader tryouts. 24-28 Spring Break. CJust in time.J March 1 Mnrch14 Fleeing For Spring Ready, Set, Go! Students raced to pack their cars, to catch flights, to hop aboard boats and trains so they could begin Spring Break vacation. Many students went to the beach or the lake. Some went fishing or just lazied around at home. Eight seniors went to Colorado on a skiing trip while the German Club traveled to Europe, while the Drama department hit New York City. Others visited family and prepared for Easter Sunday. I went all around the state. I was in Austin, Padre, and Corpus Christi, Senior Jennifer Butler said. But no matter where JV students were, they were glad to be there and having a great time. Written by Joy Newberry. While visiting Europe five German club members Glenn Sprenger, Parrish Herbert, Sara Fielder, Jimmy Wong Liong and Doreen Teoh pose in front of the beautiful Rhein Falls in Germany. Photo by Ilona Walbuck. ILPC Gives Publications Recognition As the lights dimmed and the speaker took his podium, the ILPC ceremony began and journalism awards for Texas schools were announc- ed in Austin on March 15. The Falcon earned an Award of Distinguished Merit while the Peregrine earned an Award of Honor. Individual awards went to photographers Lisa Stubbs, for a second place feature photo and Carol Sharp placed 3rd in spot news photos. f Written by Tammy Q.. Crouse. Walking to the University of Texas campus, Steve Tise and Chris Turn- bow walk to one of the many ILPC classes. Photo by Carol Sharp. March 15 March 21 : 5 the month of March, the gas ell and kept falling Apr Pham by Britt Alex- Preparmg for UIL contest members Mike Tirns, Brad Hooper, Richie Burdick, Dionne Cormier, and Rael Perez walk toward the auditorium for their performance. Pham by John IIIXII. Participating in the Walk Bike-A- Thon held by SPARKS, Kyong Hong refreshes herself with boxed orange juice. snow by Pm Em-na.. When three students suffered knife wounds during an unusual flare of violence in a fight at the end of the day two had to be transported to Sam Houston Hospital. Phow by Jen- nifer Butler. March 41 . -

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X M RCH Covering New Cheerleaders Chosen While Seniors were ordering their caps and gowns, the underclassmen were watching the Varsity Cheerleader tryouts. The chosen cheerleaders would represent JV for the following year. Nervousness appeared throughout the gymnasium as the girls anxiously awaited their turn to tryout in front of the in- terested student body. It was something that took a lot out of you, but it was fun and exciting, Joy Fabello said. Out of the many that tried out eight sophomores and juniors were selected. Those chosen were Kristin Blahut, Joy Fabello, Twana Griffith, Deanna Horn, Missy Jensen, Autumn Love, Wendy Mordecai and Julie Raffoul with Cassie Sanchez as the mascot. Written by Joy Newbury. After listening to the announcement giving the names of the new Varsity cheerleaders and Junior Varsity cheerleaders, Twana Griffith hugs Missy Jensen after hearing that both had been chosen as .Varsity cheerleaders. Photo by Keith Rollins. Cap 8z Gown Add To Tradition One of the many traditions for seniors is the wearing of a cap and gown on graduation. On March 21, Seniors mingl- ed into the auditorium so that they could order and be Fitted for their cap and gown. I can't believe graduation is coming so soon! Kim Korenek said. Knowing f n I that this assembly brought A graduation a little closer, no ' f one complained too loudly s about it. Written by Joy Newbury. N4 During the assembly for cap and gown orders, Tracy Abram measures Tamela Jordon's head for her graduation cap. Photo by John Jansen. Evidence Teachers Take Test While students were sleeping late on March 10, teacher across Houston were taking the TECAT or Texas Examina tion of Current Administrators and Teachers. Some teachers felt that the test put down their ability tr teach. Others felt that the test was no big deal. I felt they didn't need to take it. They went to college ti prepare for teaching, Scott J etton, junior, said. , I think it was good because how are students supposed tr learn if teachers can't teach, Leah Casey, senior said. y Written by Joy Newbury. I wouldn't give as an ambiguious test to my students, Mr. Dan Kutsko sai of the TECATgiven to teachers and administrators across the state on Marc 10. Photo by Denise Carew. , use .hil Q p A ', SES if , 5 ii ' t Q- , if ty -----T.! .. W, . 6 40 March Double Page Spread by Joy Newbur

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APRIL fjovering The Evidence. City Celebrates The police car stopped, the motorcycle slowed and CAP stood at attention. In a matter of minutes over 100 units in the Sesquicentennial Celebration made their way around Clark Henry Park, Post Elementary, and J .V. High School. The celebration began at 1:00 at the shopping center at 17400 Northwest Freeway and Jones Road. Floats, fire ap- paratus from many surrounding communities, antique car, Longhorn steers, Merlin the Magician, area dignitaries, and many more came out to entertain. But entertaining was only part of the affair. At 7:00 p.m. the celebration had ended but 5,000 people had enjoyed the fun. Written by Tara Spinelli. As the parade slowly procedes down Jersey Drive, Tiffany Smith and Ayesha Grey show their celebration spirits. Photo by Carol Sharp. Spring Show Packs Auditorium The air filled with suspense as the audience impatiently waited for the curtains to open. Several dances had girls in poodles skirts and pony tails and the guys in T- shirts and slicked-back hair which portrayed the 1950's and 1960's theme for the Gold Duster Spring Show. I think a lot of people had fun with it. It was definately different, Deann Regiene said. Written by Denise Carew. Dancing to the beat of Party Doll, Joi Pullen grasps her teddy bear and displays the 50 's theme of the Spring Show. Photo by Lisa Stubbs. is if , 1 g A vfql xg U.S. Strikes Terrorists Thousands of American watched the news as they listene to the details of the incident. A TWA plane was bombed, an because the side of the plane was blown away, four American were sucked out, one being a baby. Newspapers carried th story on front pages as angered Americans uttered hars, words to Lybia. However, in retaliation, President Reaga gave orders to bomb Lybia. We were at work. People at the store were going crazyl Lisa Hunsaker said. Written by Denise Carew. After the U.S. retaliation bombing on Lybia, Moammar Kaddafi continues i lying to the rest ofthe world. 6 42 April Double Page Spread by Denise