Klein High School - Bearkat Yearbook (Klein, TX)

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Coach Julie Christensen builds confidence in her J. IL Volleyball team. Photo by: .len Newton Byron Forsythe and Leslie Vela grin and bear it. Photo by: Phillip Martin Jlm Laminak counsels a new student to Klein. Photo by: Lee Armstrong Ann Sullivan guides students in course selections. Photo by: Lee Armstrong Student-Teacher Relationships 105

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Mary Stark shows personal interest in ESL student Hee Kim. Photo by Phillip Martin. Rapport among teachers was good as they met to share ideas for the new school year. Photo by Lee Armstrong. Student relations exceeded peers to include teachers Teachers, the smiling faces which brighten the classroom, always seem to make life rough with piles of homework on the night of that big date with the person of your dreams. But for many students, teacherswerethe peoplewhocared enough to make school interesting. Klein had it all and teachers were no exception to the rule. The relationships between students and teachers were as strong as ever. Many students found that one favorite teacher who was willing to sponsor a student club or stay after school to assist one with the many questions created by daily homework assignments. Teachers used a variety of techniques which required innovation and ingenuity. Some students may have complained at the assignment of a research project, but after all was said and done, the students realized the motive behind the project was not meant to torment the students, but to bring out their creative ability. However, students could always depend on teachers to add spice to an otherwise monotonous day filled with classrooms and dismissal bells. Sure, classes existed that students literally hated, but everyone had that one class which made the whole day worthwhile. Dianne Brown, typing teacher, and Lee Armstrong are seen discussing business. Photo by Phillip Martin. 104 Student-Teacher Relationships

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Punk to Prep . . . fashion's diversity rampant on campus From the Flashdance craze to the New Wave scene, students were able to create their own style this year. The boundaries were endless. One could wear jeans and a t-shirt and still be considered in style. The newestaddition tofashionthisyear has been the off-shoulder sweatshirts taken from the movie Flashdance. To add to the no-sock syndrome, as in wearing topsiders, Vans were added to the list. Vans, checkered tennis shoes with no shoelaces, became the newest item for males to wear with jeans. Parachute pants were also a hit for the guy's scene. As the fad wore on, girls started to wear them too. The more conservative style was evident, as preps carried Gucci bags, button down collars and showed off various plaid and argyle styles. With courage, New Wave styles appeared in the halls of Klein. Outrageous hair styles, leather pants and boots and extremejewelry were all a part of expressing a new type of art. In the way of hair, an individual's chosen style was also linked to their acclaimed clothing style. Page boys and bi-levels were both directed at preppy dress. Some more extreme bi-level cuts were made for New Wave,as hairwas so called punked ontop. The guys also got brave and displayed versatility in GQ and New Wave styles. Regardless ofthestyleorfashion students at Klein proved themselves as trendsetters. Mike Gottesman played it cool and casual with his pin-striped jeans and a wild pair of vans. 106 Fashion f i a T f The layered look was apparent on Juniar Mike 0'Donnel.