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

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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.

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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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f U.S. Court of Appeals upheld President Carter's authority to terminate the mutual defense treaty with Taiwan. ' Rosalynn Carter, after touring refugee camps in Cambodia, pledged United States support in helping to feed and house the lndo Chinese refugges. he twelfth week of school began with Veteran's Day, Monday, November 12. This week was also characterized as cram week as students began preparing for exams the following week which would mark the end of the first quarter. F ' The auditorium saw more than its share of action on Tuesday, November 13. All day long club and A Time For Thanks Students say farewell to football, hello to basketball, and endure quarter exams, and leftover turkey sandwiches. - In Iran, the Ayatollah Khomeini gave official support to the militant students who had captured the American embassy. Across the nation of Iran, citizens began a five day hunger strike to press their demand for the Shah's return. In response to lranian actions, President Carter ordered all lranian students illegally in the country to be de rt d d f ll I ' po e ,an roze a ranian assets held in U.S. banks. The Iranians threatened to punish the hostages if the Shah left the United States. Carter, in turn, threatened retaliation against Iran, saying that grave consequences would result should the hostages be harmed. In support ofthe United States, Anwar Sadat, president of Egypt, offered political asylum to the Shah after Mexico denied to renew the Shah's travel passport. After freeing all black and female hostages, the militant students claimed th t th ' ' a e remaining hostages would be put on trial for spying. 0 Charles Manson was denied parole from prison where he is sewing a life sentence for murder. Manson sent the parole board S200 of Monopoly money and an advance to go card. ' November 14, was the bloodiest day of 1979 forthe Dallas police department, as five people were murdered in Dallas in one day. 1979 became the most murderous year in Dallas police department history. organization pictures - were taken on the stage. When the auditorium was not bustling with club members waiting to have their picture made, the band squeazed in some last minute practicing for their concert that evening at 7:00. The swim team started off their season, Wednesday, November 14, with the annual Red and White meet. This was a practice meet to encourage team members to get into an enthusiastic, competitive state. The White team defeated the Red team, but there were no hard feelings because in the end, all members declared themselves pink! Thursday, the Spanish Club showed their Thanksgiving spirit by ' holding a raffle for a free turkey. The junior varsity football squad also showed their spirit, with a defeat over the Berkner Rams. Friday, November 16, was a sentimental day for many seniors who realized that this would be their last high school football game to attend as students at Lake Highlands. The Wildcats finished the season with a win over the Rams of Berkner, 18- 14. The junior class sponsored a victory dance after the game charging 51.00 to those wearing a college T-shirt, but more to those who were not. With the close of football season came the opening of basketball season and the Wildcat roundballers did not waste any time getting into action. They defeated Irving 51-47 on Saturday, November 17. The Highlandettes held their annual bazaar at White Rock Shopping Center on Friday and Saturday. They raised' over S4300 from the sale of home-made craft items and home-baked goodies. Quarter exams opened Thanksgiving week on Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday being a teacher in-service day. For thoses who were exempt, the Thanksgiving holiday began two days early, but at least everyone enjoyed a two day holiday. Thanksgiving Day proved to be chilly and quite windy. Although it was not as cold as some Thanksgivings in the past, many students enjoyed a cozy fire. For those without a fireplace, the telivision was a good place to gather for the football game between the two Texas teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Oilers. Unfortunately for Cowboy fans, the Oilers came out on top in this play-off game. As the weekend came about, turkey sandwiches got just a little old so, most of the remaining leftover went into the freezer to be brought back to life at a Activities Nov. 11-Dec. 1 later date. Traditionally, this was the first weekend of the Christmas rush at local shopping centers. Although the new Prestonwood shopping complex alleviated some of the pressure off of the local stores, there was not a parking place to be found at most area shopping centers. There were Santas at every mall listening to children's Christmas wishes and grinning as the cameras clicked. All spirits were high and the good feeling of Christmas had just begun. The Thanksgiving holidays came to an end, and getting up Monday morning was a difficult task. This week marked th first week of below freezing temperatures in the evenings and very cold windy days. Everyone wore heavy coas Monday morning for the long, cold walk from the north forty, but eveyone needed their jackets to wear in the halls and in the unheated classrooms, too. It took th school district a couple of freezing days to get the heating system back in full swing after not being used for a year. The basketball teams were getting into the swing of things and their records proved it. The boys' varsity had a current record of 6-2, the boys' junior varsity, 3-3, the girls' junior varsity, 2-6, and the girls, varsity, 3-2. Several LH clubs were busy making plans for numerous activities. Theater LHHS met to discuss plans for an I.B.M. party to be hosted by the Theater Club and the choir. They also began making plans for their trip to New York. The art club, Creative Reflections, celebrated the first week of December by having a Christmas party. MK LM Yelling the fourth quarter chant, Wildcat fans show their spirit at the final game against Berkner.AE As the week drew to z close, the cold weather continued and it looked like it would be another Texas winter. Taking a break at poolside Robert Heath rests after 4 tough workout.SJ f I . l