Lake Highlands High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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,l .1 Band members, Lynn Vanderpool, Kristy Hansen, and Jill Huddleston, play during a pep rally.SJ Alan Black, drum corps captain, waits to perform at the band covered dish dinner.CI-I A if i Wildcat fans show their spirit by decorating their cars and the school for the Highland Park game.SJ The football team does their drill team impression during the Sherman pep rallyAE , Activities Sept. 23-Oct. 6 X i :rf A-1 --1,111 re'-423' wr uf'-zffs-w L f :Y L - ' 1. ' . 3 .W L , . ,Mr . at X c K . . fb egg I 1. M. r e . Ti , , I .swf ,'g,,- ' , ,gsxsftjg 1 . A: Athi' be ' ..i:1Qws5sgQ' r ' Q71 f 'f.r'.prf1asi0w.p1fA. One ofthe highlights of the LH-Highland Park game was the parachutist who brought the game ball to the 50-yard line from 8,000 feet. SJ Coach Johnson discusses strategy with the players during the Highland Park game.AE ' A tractor exploded at a tractor pull at the Tarrant County Convention Center in Ft. Worth when it strained beyond its limits. Forty people were injured. ' Gerald Ford announced that he would be giving a serious look at his political chances as a possible presidential candidate. ' The Dallas City Council decided to widen Central Expressway after considering several other proposals such as an overhead ramp. The construction cost is estimated at S355 million. ' Consumer prlces for fuel were up 1.1 per cent nationally and even higher locally. General Motors recalled 80 per cent, l225,000j, of the X type compact cars dueto transmission fluid leakage and problems with the steering gear mounting plates. 0 Cuban president Fldel Castro claimed that President Carter created the crisis concerning Russian troops in Cuba and this his accusations were unwarranted. - Senator Kennedy almost affirmed his presidential candidacy when he told a group that they would not be disappointed when he announced his final decision. ' On a hlatorlc peace mission through Ireland, Pope John Paul ll pleaded for an end to bloodshed between Catholics and Protestants. ' Pope John Paul II came to the U.S for a seven day visit. He warned the United Nations general assembly against the build up of world armaments by major powers. On moral issues the Pope upheld the Catholic church's ban on contraception and spoke out homosexuality and euthanasialmercy killingj, 0 Gold reached a record S414 per ounce. 0 An Amtrak passenger train derailed near Lawrence, Kansas, killing two crewman and injuring sixty-nine others. ' One-hundred and three year old Ed Coleman walked two and one- half miles to do his civic duty by voting in the South Carolina primary. - Texas unemployment V816 was the lowest in the nation during the month of August. 0 lndoneala purchased sixteen A-4 fighter bombers which the U.S. sold to Israel as used warplanes. ' The Senate approved a bill to create the Energy Mobilization Board, the first of President Carters major energy proposals. f Mexico refused to negotiate payments for damages caused by the lxtoc 1 oil spill and the U.S. State Department feared a diplomatic nightmare should damage suits wind up in U,S. courts. . 1 1 1 1 agianst divorce, abortion, 1 1 1 1

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0 Tha last round of U.S. - Russian negotiations tailed to produce Russian concessions which would remove Soviet troops from Cuba. Key supporters of Salt II, all but abandoned hope for ratification of the treaty this year, and probably forgood. ' Tha llnal bill concerning the Panama Canal Treaty was passed, which made provisions for care of the canal until Panama's final takeover in 1995. reparations for both the near and distant future began during the fifth week of school. Homecoming, which was still two weeks away, drew significant attention as plans were already getting under way. For those planning ahead, college night provided insight to many of the educational opportunities available to students. The Thursday night event A Return To Normoloy After a week of football hysteria, one point brings revenge for the rival Highland Park Scots. 0 Presldet Carter called a brief cease fire to the verbal abose that he and Senator Kennedy had been exchanging by sending a handwritten note to Kennedy explaining that the remarks he made earlier in New York were not intended asa reference tothe Chappaquidick incident. ' Moscow stated that the planned tourol the U.S. bythe Moscow Symphony Orchestra would be cancelled. There had been some concern about the tour after five prominent Soviet artists had defected in the past month. 0 President Carter convened with U.S. intelligence officials to search for a solution to the current dispute over Russian troops in Cuba. ' Prime lending rates reached a record 13.5 per cent at three Dallas banks v The llnnl bill creating a separate Department Of Education was passed by the House, and now goesto the President lorsigning. ' Singer Frank Sinatra, with the Sphinx as a backdrop, performed to an international audience ol eight hundred in Cairo, Egypt. 0 General Motors was expected to anounce news ol a mayor breakthrough in battery technology which will enablethe lirst electric car to be marketed in 1985. hosted over 86 college representatives from all parts of the country. There were three, thirty minute sessions in which students could talk with representatives from the school of their choice and receive information concerning tuition, entrance requirements and housing. Texas A8LM and the University of Texas at Austin drew the largest crowds. Varsity Revue, sponsored by the band, held try-outs Thursday afternoon after school. The possible acts included comedy skits, singing and dancing. The band held its covered dish dinner with coffee and dessert also being served. During the Band Club meeting, officers and directors were introduced, and band activities reviewed. There was also a fashion show, with the old band uniforms, the new band uniforms, the Friday outfits and the 6:00a.m. practice outfits. Band mothers began taking orders for homecoming corsages. The corsage sales provided another source of income for the band and also gave students an opportunity to buy homecoming corsages at a more reasonable price than offered by local florists. The prices varied according to the type of lettering and the number of ribons. Ornaments such as bells, footballs, and football helmets were also available. Homecoming themes and dress up days were nominated and voted on. Theme ideas were The Main Event , Good Timesl' and This One's For You. Good Times was elected as the theme for Homecoming '79, Some possibilities for dress up days were cave day, twin day, Jimmy Fountain day, sports day, Hawaiian day, and many more. It was decide by the Student Council that Tuesday would be sports day, Wednesday would be twins day, Thursday would be western day, and Friday would be the traditional Red and White day. The cheerleaders asked everyone fo bring a red spirit towel to wave at the football game in an effort to promote more LH spirit. The Wildcat football team had a close call, beating Sherman in the last few seconds of the game with a field goal. The senior class sponsored a victory dance afterwards, charging a 51.00 admission to those wearing a spirit shirt and 51.50 admission to those not wearing a spirit shirt. Spirited was the only word to describe the atmosphere on campus during the week that the Wildcat football team faced their biggest rival, the Highland Park Scots. Cars were whoe- polished with anti-Scot slogans and halls were p- lastered with banners of encouragement to the Activities Sept. 23- Oct. 6 Wildcats. A severe case of Wildcat Mania hit the student body once again. Monday amidst all of the excitement, juniors took time out to attend an assembly, concerning class rings, sponsored by the Balfour Company. Nominees for the Homecoming court were announced on Monday. Randa Babaa, Joyce Boyle and Kim Hartzog were the nominees for Homecoming queen for the senior class. Club nominees for Homecoming queen were Jill Woodring, representing the Student Council, Leslie Boyce, representing the band, Dana Brown, representing the Highlandettes, Monica Grosz, representing the choir, and Terri Gorham Football Sweetheart. Nominaations for Junior Princess were Laney Adams, D'laine Pullium, and Kim Whitworth. Laurie Riley, Carol Skranbanek, and Barri Lynn Eubanks were nominees for Sophomore Duchess. The Wildcat spirit peaked at the pep rally held Friday during second period. Red and White dominated the color scheme of the gym as it never had before. Seniors showed outstanding support for the Wildcat team by clashing trash can lids, blowing horns and ringing bells. A car caravan was sponsored by the Key Club to Ownby Stadium Ms. Brenner, and Mrs. Omlor, Key Club sponsors, listen during the first Key Club meeting ofthe year.JD t l Tl' . 1 'll i 'R' ' 'sv' - Bl N 1 -5 it 'X it as T 3 Q K a. A ,tm Band students serve themselves dessert at the covered dish dinner.CH 1 to clash with the Scots. Red and White streameri flew from many antennae and almost t everyone's car was i embossed with shoe- l polish slogans. l An air of excitement and tension filled the l stands of Ownby Stadium as students, faculty and parents alike anticipated what they hoped would be a Wildcat win. Unfortunately, all of the spirit generated in the stands was not enough tr pull the Wildcats through with a victory. The game was tight, but the Cats suffered a disappointing loss to the arch rival Highland Parl- Scots with a score of 17- where the Wildcats were 16. 3 X- as vug Y , - 3 ' ' ast - . Varsity cheerleader, Jill Woodring, announces the spirit stick winner during the Plano pep rally.AE Key Club president, Evan- Secor, passes out information sheets at the first meeting of the year.JD f ,xv

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' Unemployment ln Dallas fell to 3.4 percent. 0 During Texas-ou weekend, an unknown OU frat stole the gravestone of Clyde Barrow as a traditional prank. Clyde Barrow was the notorious outlaw of the twenties of Bonnie and Clyde fame. 0 0n the French Rlvlera, a freak tidal wave killed ten people. omecoming week was kicked off with the annual Richardson Independent School District Fair Day. As in previous years, the Wildcat Band performed in the Texas State Fair Parade of Champions competition, walking away with an excellent second place standing. Traditional home- coming activities were held this year with four dress-up days. Tuesday Plono 30, limes0 Alumni and students enjoyed an exciting week of dress up days and a fantastic dance, but unfortunately the Wildcat football team did not have such Good Times. ' Scientists at New Mexico State University found the first conclusive evidence of the exsistence of anti-matter. The anti- matter, particles which have exsisted in theory for over fifty years, was discovered in the upper reaches of the atmosphere by a high altitude balloon. - Nieman-Marcus held its 22nd annual British fort-night. 0 Woody Allen, movie star, director, producer and famed neurotic, was voted by Playgirl magazine to be one of the ten sexiest men in America. was sports day with students attending school in baseball uniforms, tennis outfits, roller derby uniforms, and many other original costumes. Wednesday, better known during homecoming week as senior bathrobe day, and twins day, brought with it many extraordinary sights, such as a pair of reindeer, a few clowns and many other identical twin outfits. As for the seniors, a few looked like early morning coffee commercial rejects, as they trudged through the halls in their bathrobes, while being accompanied by favorite stuffed sleeping companions. Western day, which seems to have become an annual event at school, was voted on by the Student Senate as the third dress-up day. On no other day of the year were as many cowboy hats, boots and pistols seen on Western day. Some students were able to attend school in their normal fashion of dress while others dressed rather elaborately in costumes and dance hall dresses. And of course, Friday was the traditional red and white day. Everyone was instructed to wear red and white clothing with red armbands ibut not black armbands, which some official deemed as inappropriate for high school activitiesj. The Varsity Revue as in years gone by proved to be a smashing success on both Thursday and Saturday night. It contained something for almost everyone. some of the highlights consisted of popular songs, dance routines, amusing comedy skits, and performances by the Drum Corps, the Rifle Corps, Majorettes and the Highlandettes. The pre-game activities at Wildcat Stadium Friday night included the presentationof all homecoming court nominees and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and her court. An anxious crowd of approximately 15,000 showed up to cheer the Wildcats on. Many ex- students and several local celebrities turned out for the exciting game against the rival Plano Wildcats. The LH Cats suffered a disappointing loss to Plano with a score of 30-0. The theme of the 19,79 Homecoming was Good Times, which was exactly what everyone had who attended the Homecoming dance. The dance lasted until one o'clock with music provided by a deejay. Spirit ran high all week with the decoration of cars, the decoration of the school inside and out by various clubs and the repaintingand protecting of the railroad tressle. CH Activities Oct.7-Oct,13 Decorating the gym for the Homecoming dance was the responsibility of the Student Council. Mrs. Pat Kitzmiller gives her advise to Council members as they hang a gigantic sign.SJ Dressed in bathrobes, matching outfits, and street clothes, the senior class lines up to have their panoramic picture taken on twins day of Homecoming week.AE