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

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- In Tehran, Iranian militants seized the United States and British embassies, capturing over seventy-five hostages. The militants demanded that the Shah of Iran, who was currently in a New Y ork hospital for surgery, be returned to Iran to stand trial for crimes he commited as ruler ofthe mid-east country. President Carter told the militants that the U.S. would not Submit to international terrorism or blackmail. l arvey, the drama department's first stage production, topped off the weekis activities. Harvey was performed on Thursday November 1 and Saturday November 3 in the LH auditorium. The March Of Dimes Haunted House, located in theCorner Shopping Center, and staffed by area Key Club members continued to be open from October 20 through Bod Croziness During the week of Halloween, students saw invisible rabbits, conducted candle-lit ceremonies, and bought the book you're holding in your hand right now. Horror Flicks As long as there have been movies there have also been horror pictures In the earlier days offilm vampires Frankenstein mummies and Werewolves prowled the screen portrayed by such film greats as Boris Karlolf and ChristopherLee lnthelate seventies however more realistic horror seems to be popular with American audi nces During 1979 and 1980 Hollywood rediscovered the popularity of the good old fashioned horrorlllck Everslnce about 1975 smaller movie companies had been producing grade Z horror movies like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Black Christmas and the success of these films started the undercurrent that later produced the glut of horror movies from the bigger studios The Exorcist was one of the first horror movies to attrack big crowds The movie stared Linda Blair as ulrl possessed bv the devil and told the story of her exorcism After The Exorcist including Possession The Omen The Omen ll and finally The Exorcisl ll After devils and demonic possessxon became passe mass murders of a psychotic nature came into vogue During 1979 inexpensively produced movie called Halloween sparked a wave killerthrillers Halloweenwasthe proverbial murdered babysitter story Two girls in two differant h se b t a st ou scom a ag in a psychotic killer who has escaped from a mental institution and returns to his home town to reek havoc on Halloween night Not much character developement or Halloween night. Through all their hard work the Key Clubs were able to help the March Of Dimes raise approximately sixteen thousand dollars Tuesday morning classes were shortened due to an assembly to sell the 1980 yearbook It was neccessary to have two assemblies to accomodate the entire student body the first for sophomores and the second for Juniors and seniors The yearbook assembly in past years had included a slide show byt sets for the production of Harvey allow the lowering of the slide screen Tuesday, class pictures were distributed through English classes to the sophomores and Juniors Wednesday, B111 Bunch returned to shoot remakes for those who had been absent and those who were dissatisfied Wlth their original photos Journalism students attended the first annual convention of the Texas Association Of Journalism Directors QTAJDJ, held at Northpark Inn from Thursday, November 1 to Saturday, November 3.Lh journalists entered several competitions sponsored by the convention. Jeff Sconce won first place for yearbook layout and design, Jerri McCrary won second place in news writing and Marcella Henderson won honorbale mention for yearbook copy writing. Overall, Lake Highlands took the second place sweepstakes award. Pete Tolhaizen, assistant band director, was chosen by the Future Teachers of America as the Teacher Of The Month for October. Wednesday was Halloween and throughout the week several clubs celebrated the occasion by having parties. Monday the French Club had a party in the Richardson High School student center. The following night, the Spanish Club had their party at a twonhouse club house Halloween night The Office Education Association went to eat pizza and to the haunted house The Wildcats met the Denison Yellow Jackets at Wildcat stadium Friday night The Wildcats were in total control of the game and easily beat the Yellow Jackets 31 6 After the game the Sophomore class sponsored a victory dance in the cafeteria. All of those who wore a hat were admitted for S1 00, while those with additional fifty cents. The Lake Highlands chapter of the national Honor Society added a touch of excitedment to the eleventh week of school with its mduction of new members Seventy seven new members thirty five seniors and forty two Juniors, were added to the society s highly ' V ! h . . . , . V g I . ?'1Oa'S,0' dev mohesfollowed could not be moved to bare heads had to pay an ' . V , 8 ' ' . . . , ' . I 1 ' Q ' Activities Oct. 28-Nov. 'IO sought after ranks. The honored students were recommended by teachers because of their high grades and strong leadership abilities. The candle-light ceremony for the induction of the new members was highlighted by a speech given by Mr. Ed Zachery, government teacher and coach LHHS. The 1980 Wildcat yearbook was sold on Tuesday during second period. The Wildcat staff, Fang staff, and cheerleaders visited each second period class collecting money and distributing receipts. The students who forgot their money received chances the remaining part of the week in all lunches to purchase thei yearbook. The Wildcat band performed in two competitions, walking away with first place standings in both contests. The band received a first place rating the University Interscholastic League competition, which was held at Garland Memorial Stadium, an honor which they have held since 1965. The second competition, the Music Bowl, was held in Denton and consisted of the top fifteen bands in Oklahoma and Texas. The Wildcat band not only won first place in the Music Bowl, but David Millis, Leslie Boyce and Jeb Baum wee chosen as the most outstanding drum majors. Many seet toothes were delighted this week compliments of the Health Occupations Club, which held a fund raising bake sale. Treats ranged from small candies to gourmet cakes. The volleyball team played their last game of the season, defeating Key Club member Alecia Merlick prepares for the canibal room in the March of Dimes Haunted House, Money raised at the haunted house went to help prevent 'birth defects. SJ Sherman and wrapping up a very successful year Friday brought a day of excitement with the anticipation of the upcoming game against Greenville. The second period pep rally was highlighted with a performance by the Highlandettes and the presentation of the B- Team cheerleaders. The temperatures which dipped into the thirties Friday night did not dampen the spirit of the crowd as they viewed an exciting game between the Greenville Lions and the LH Wildcats. The action was exciting and scoring was close, by the Wildcats were narrowly defeated by theSherman Lions. l 1 it . on f' ' J ' f t. 5 - 1 t Q 3 f N QI P 'V t eg f M, Mt 1' 2 t , , yi ' 1 MJ 5 l' r W 5 Q 1 ' 'rt 1 5 . f Anxious to see the action, Phillip O'Neal and Scott Taylor move closer to the fielc 2

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During the fall open house, Ms. Shriber talks to her student's parents.SJ Perspective Rifle Corps members attend an organizational meeting in the foyer ofthe auditorium.CG l1 f'5f If-3? , , , 1 l V t . X N g , A it i HOSA students gave free blood pressure checks at the fall open house.SJ for elf,-ag-, L M 1 I , was r Q Lt.-9:55 A 5 114901 .n- up if T fc it if T'-an Rifle Corps member, Cindy Hoecker, performs at the f a- Richardson pep rally.AE 1, s Q The car caravan to the Richardson game is lead by Evan Secor who pulls the bell.SJ Concentrating on her music, Lynn Vanderpool performs with the rest of the band at the Richardson pep rally. SJ Activities Oct. 14-Oct, 27 lcont fromp 171 between were a number of hlghly experimental projects Working wlth Robert Frlpp then gultanst for King Crrmson Eno produced the albums No Pussylootlng and Evenlng Star These albums featured such slnlster composltlons as An Index ol Metals and Swastrka Grrls Eno also founded Obscure records a record company devoted to provldung exposure to highly experimental muslc Eno also composed a senes of amblent composlttons Thus was music designed to replace the canned muzak found ln department stores and other publlc places Ambrent One Muslc For Airports dld Indeed eventually become the background muslc played at New York s LaGuardla atrport Bnan Eno however recetved more attention as a producer than as a muslclan lnone of his albums ever sold over 50 OOO coplesl As new wave grew Eno s talents as a studlo craftsman were highly sought Eno produced such new wavers as Ultravox Televlsron and Devo Most lmportantlythough Eno produced albums for the somewhat cerebral Talking Heads Talking Heads enjoyed an Interesting DOSIIIOD In the music lndustry On one level therrmuslc was extremely disturbing Songs such as Psycho Killer No Compassion Artlst s Only and the Brg Country palnted a rather nervous picture of Arnencan society Throughouttheflrst two albums Talklng Heads 77and More Songs About Burldlngs And Food Talklng Heads laced their mustc with such schlzophrenlc lyrical passages as ldon thave to prove that l am creative Many extremely creative and Talkrng Heads became known as the chief art band of new wave While their music was often very Intense on another level It was also very dancable In the end the beat rather than the lyncs brought fame to Talklng Heads Even more popular than Talklng Heads was the New York new wave band Blondle Led by blonde bombshell Deborah Harry Blondie flrst broke onto the pop charts wlth a disco slngle entitled Hear! of Glass The slngle and the album Parallel Lines were both very successful and helped establish Blondie as one of the most popular bands In America Thelr follow up album Eat To The Beal and a slngle from the movie The American Gigolo called Call Me were also very successful The Cars a half new wave hall rock and roll band from Boston was perhaps the se ond most popular new wave band Songs such as Just What l Needed My Best Frrend s Glrl Moving ln Stereo Candy O and Lets Go brought lnstant fame to The Cars Other noteable new wavers Included Gary Numan B 52 s The Crelones Simple Mrnds Pere Ubu 3 D The Residents and XTC Ol these bands The Resldenls a band from San Franslsco s musical underground were the most unique Thelr albums Meet The Residents NolAvarlable Thrrd Fletch and Roll Flngerprlntz and Duck Slab were quite blzzarre The band although already obscure sought to keep their Identity concealed and performed concerts In such a way that the audlance never really saw them clearly Songs luke Hello Sklnny Constahtlnople Bach ls Dead and Kralty Cheese although not very famous dud provlde some extremely refreshing muslc for those fortunate enough to have stumbled across their path however, thought that they were

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1 Q mpersonating the Eiffel Tower Lt the French Club Halloween larty, Laura Bacalzo mingles vith the other guests. AE lt. AW' As the Denison pep rally comes to a close, seniors sing the Alma Mater. B-Team Cheerleader Shawn Markham demonstrates her cheering capabilities to the crowd at the Denison pep rally. SJ l V D V 7 l Li LL LgLQ.f..Tlux- i s i is 1 L t ll.: 'Q H .- , . - tg .Q Q g it nr- ' L .A -A X4 X4.i- it PN 'S' E- tv- gs,- 1m,, ,Ns ' 5, 4. 1 1 , e' f ,X x A second period assembly was held for the sale of the 1980 Wildcat yearbook. Wildcat sponsor, Mr. Jim Davidson, instructs students how to fill out their order form. SJ plot, just a great deal of blood and screams. Although rather silly in places, Halloween did manage to scare the audiance, Phantasm was another such movie. lt ads proclaimed If this doesn't scare you, then you're already dead. Thistimearound the murderer was an immortal killer who operated out of funeral home. He didn't really kill his victums, however. but instead kidnapped them and turned them into cretinistic coolies forslave work in anotheruniverse. Like Halloween, Phantasm was designed to make the audiancejumpeverytive minutes with some sort of bloody confrontation. Indeed. the biggest star of Phantasm was a hurling metal sphere that attached itself to some poor soul's forehead and drained him of his blood, Horror films continued to breed because they were low-budget and easy to make, thus making them extremely lucrative endeavors. Silentficream, Friday the 13th, When A Stranger Calls, and The Fog were more ofthe same. During the summer of 1980. 'xi' i Drum Major Kevin Baum performs a back flip offofthe conductors stand after the band's halftime show at the game against Denison. SJ . as 'Pig 54.55 r Q' . 2 5 f , 'rj . .ll 1 I i 53 3 5 .. , Many clubs held parties during Halloween week. Lisa Beam, Suzanne Hebert and Jane Malabanan enjoy themselves at the French Club party. AE Activities Ott. 28-NOV 10 however, atrue horrorclassic was released. Stanley Kubrick, producer and director of such classics as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Dr. Strangelove, and Clockwork Orange, released what one critic called the first Epic horror movie in the form of The Shirimg, The same reviewer commented that The Shining made The Exorcist look like Abbot and Costello Meet Beezlebubf' By 1980. horror movies had come a long way, and is was only fitting that the genius of Kubrick make the definitive horrorstatement.