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

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MAY overing y , History Takes To The Sky Flashes of red, blue, yellow, and purple lit up the dark gloomy Friday morning sky. However, bad weather did not cancel the World History Kite Flying Day. It was a lot of fun, but there was such a strong wind that it made it difficult to keep the kites in the airf' Suzanne Bryan said. As a part of World Historyis China's unit students used their designing ability and creativity to build kites. Kites made out of tissue paper, garbage bags, thin cotton material and foil were the most popular. 'tlt was a very interesting Chinese cultural experience, Bobby Ibarra said. Written by Tara Spinelli. It was a blast and the coolest project we did all year, Allison Garrett said. AllLson's kite, made out ofpink wrapping paper, takes to the air as Lisa Peters assists in the project. Photo by Carol Sharp. White Takes Purple Team In Spring Most football games came with a brimming stadiumg screaming fans, glaring lights, and the excitment of meeting friends. However at the spr- ing game the excitment came not from the stands, as only 200 fans showed, but on the field as prospective sophomores through seniors battled for Varsity positions The fans included parents, students, and other sup- porters that came for the fund raising event on May 24. The teams fought hard and rough with White winning 14-0. Written by Karen Anglin. F 4 Y, ' sa, ff if After long hours of hard grueling work, Dan Menendez successfully catches a pass during practice for the spring game. Photo by Dawn Leavers. The only way to have a sucessful shot at your opponent is to surpize him. Sophomore Paul Carnell demonstrates this philosophy as he gets ready to attack his next victim. Photo by Steve Tise. Evidence affix Tag, You're Out, I'm In Ready! Aim! Fire! A hit! Another Tag victim falls but thi game continues. lt got your mind off the books and was something to lool forward to in between classes. Everytime you killed someonr you knew you were getting closer to being the best, Pau Carnell said. Students paid an entry fee of one dollar and had to supply their own dart gun. Each day people were eliminated. At thi end of the game the lone survivor received all of the money collected at the start of the game from all of the contestants Written by Kim Beacham and Ina Trevino. . - 44 May Double Page Spread by Kim Beacham

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2 TWA Boeing 727 was bombed. Four passengers died. 5 Light Show Rendevous in downtown Houston. 7 Book Fair in library. 10 Luncheon for Parent Volunteers. 11 Gold Duster Spring Show. 12 ACT in commons at 7:30. 15 U.S. bombs Libya in retaliation for terroist's acts. 16 Industrial Arts Fair at Sam Houston State University. 17 The Texas A8zM was created by the Texas Legislature as a land grant college under the Federal Morrill Act that provided public land for higher education. 19 The capital of Texas was established at Houston. During these early years of the Republic, much uncer- tainty and disagreement existed about the location of the capital. Houston was the location for almost three years. 27 Student Faculty Tennis Tournament. 29 Astros are ahead 2 dt a half games! Helping Pays Off Wearing shorts and sunglasses the students grabbed their lunch bags and climbed on the bus in excitement. That would have been the norm for most field tripsg however, the members of FLASH participated in their field trip AT the school. Following the introductions, the students had ice-breaking activities. t'We asked people questions to find out about one another, Glen Riske said. Following the training session, a suprise lunch was given by the FLASH sponsors. As far as the majority goes, I think a lot of people realized that they need to feel good about themselves before they're going to accomplish anything, Lisa Rugeley said. Written by Denise Carew. Socializing during the banquet, Ms. Martha Vardeman speaks to one of the tudors. Photo by Carol Sharp. Tournament Unites School There is a time and place for everything, but for students and teachers, .he tennis courts held the action spot in the Student!Faculty Tennis Match. Mr. Robert Dennison and Thi Le won the iirst place trophy. This was the second time I've won in eight years. Mr. Truitt and his partner usually win, but he wasn't able to play this year. So, my partner and I had a chance, Mr. Dennison jokingly added. pina . Written by Denise Carew. Dbplaying a perfect backhand swing, .,.,. ' Vu Le participates in the Student Faculty Tennis Tournament. Photo by Carol Sharp. April 13 April 15 After participating in the egg drop, Jimmy Wongliong eats a raw eg after losing. Pham by Allison arrett. Before the Parent Volunteer Ap- preciation dinner, Doug Ayers, start to prepare the food to be Served. Photo by Joy Newbury. Tory Overstreet, and Van Adams Industrial Arts Fair. Photo by Carol April 16 April 28 With in depth concentration, Ken I For Student Congress sponsored Pham works on his project for the Teacher Appreciation Week, Joy Fabello places a package into Ms. SMYPA Sara Massi's box. Phow by Keith Rollins. April 43 .-

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2 Senior Showoffs. 4-10 Teacher Appreciation 8 FFA Banquet 8 Smoke bombs explode. 12 Senior research paper due. 12-15 Prom invitations are delivered. 12 Eyes of Texas the official UT at Austin song was performed at a minstril variety show. 119031 13 Awards night. 15 Band concert and Art show. 16 Baseball Bi-district game at Rice University. 16 The new Capitol building in Austin was opened to the public.f1888l 17 Choir Pop Show. 17 Iris Dalfrey goes to State in Track. 22 In-Flight hosts autograph party. 27-30 Semester Exams. 30 Senior cap and gowns are delivered at graduation rehersal. 31 Graduaticm is held at the Spring Branch Colisium. Teachers Feel Appreciated Every person has his day, but the teachers had their week. May fifth though ninth was Teacher Appreciation Week. It was planned by Director of Instruction Dr. Mary Pauline McElroy and Associate Principal Mr. Allen Meek. I've taught for 13 years, and it was the first time I've been honored for a week, Mrs. Kay Campbell said. On the fifth, the teachers had coffee and donuts in the teachers lounge. On the days following they had assorted themes from getting apples in their mailboxes to getting a food service free lunch. At the end of the week Home Ec hosted a special luncheon. We appreciated being appreciated, Mrs. Mary Brown said. Written by Stuart Wagner and Kim Beacham. A free minute at last, Mrs. Donnie Sue Johnson and Mrs. Marianne Nash are not only enjoying Teacher Appreciation Week ,but are aL9o enjoing the free lunch provided for them in their honor. Photo by Steve Tise. ., Nuclear Disaster in Russia sa ldiggsgg j T ' I .Q n.. J ,- 1 --f- ',., , H A ',g. -. ' y '-Q, 12 .... G una' The biggest nuclear disaster in the world was kept a secret by the Soviets for Sl Y- two days until the Scandina- vians accidentily dicovered ' fi' the accident. While there was very little chance of the radiation hur- -. , ting the U.S., the fallout af- ' . gg,. -p., 7 - H .. F . lf' .,,' ' fected half of Europe. Rus- sian reports cited only two deaths from the disaster but 1' the toll rose in mid May to 23. The additional fatalities reported resulted from absor- bing radiation not the explo- gggvg sion. Written by Holli Duong and Kim Beacham. 4' ,. 61. ' 913 0' r'w , . , . ' -QQ ' -4 ' B i nr. ' ' ' iv' ' ...M ,. .. , s E. ..,,.. in . L 1 11. Y n , at aa. , A 43 5 N ma' '-T i-gifs? f-kin ' lr' ' --.44 J' ' 1152 un: s 0, 5 1. ' c 4 K 1 . 11 ' if ' r 3, ... 2 W . 57' Q 1 , ' . c me-+ '34, if ' VQA.. Y Qin gl' ' :Ii . +3 'B Two workers check the reactor in Kiev where the disaster occurred. -1 Hg. g 5 2 f -L . rw - ., .,,. ' gv. ' gm -A ' 4, - f- I-W3 ' ' May 3 May 7 May 16 May 26 'ffm' Nephonekeo Senvong and Mrs. Kate Bacus share a hug as they go enjoy a sample of food brought the other ESL students to ulture clay. Pham by choir girls ensemble their jubilation after a superior rating at Flags Over Texas Chorc Contest Ph as by Da 'd Rosas. all!! The end of May saw the Rockets playing the Boston Celtics for the World Basketball Championship. Taking a step forward David Marches tries to get a piece of the ball while warming up for the Bi- District playoff game against COIIJOQ. Photo by Lisa Parrish. 45 May . -