Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Traditional events add life to 1978-1979 The rigors of everyday school life were often lightened with a variety of activities where fun was the center of attention. The summer months were cut short with picking up annuals and going through the dreaded hassles of registra- tion. As soon as classes began, so did foot- ball season, pep rallies, Homecoming and dances lof which there were few and far betweenl where fashions like loose fitting tops and dress-jeans were in constant view. Students kept their hours away from homework and classes enjoying open campus to eat lunch at various restau- rants, becoming involved in clubs and partying with friends as well as going to various musical and dramatic produc- tions. Holidays as always were exciting, either symbolizing certain special events or as just a day different from the other 364. school year Halloween was characterized by the annual Autumn Harvest carnival, Christ- mas by cold weather, exchanging pre- sents, partying and a 10-day vacation. Valentines Day brought the Sadie Hawkins dance, camations and Hallmark cards. Before Easter, some English and his- tory students had an hour off from their regular studies, when AFS students visit- ed classes to speak about their home countries. Easter vacation for many was spent traveling to Europe as well as ac- quiring Spring Fever. Following the last holiday, Senior Skip Day and the awards assembly, the class of '79 went through the final preparations for graduation, after putting 12 years of schooling together. When finals were taken, new club offi- cers were elected, everyone looked forward to summer, thus beginning the whole cycle of year to year school life once again. Top left Katy Curl, clad in a coat, sings 'Kling Clockchen Kling' with the German Club during its annual caroling trip. Topnrl ht Twelve years of schooling come to an end at graduation. After graduation seniors are faced! with the decision of going to college or starting work immediately. Left With the popularity of 'Animal House' and 'Mork and Mindy' came togas and sitting on one's heads, as Greg Manton displays at the Joumalzlsm Christmas Party. Bottorn leftSophomores not only increased the school's enrollment, but also add enthusiasm and size to pep mllies filling up the space alloted them as well as the area behind the faculty section with their large numbers. Bottom right Dances though not often held are a highlight of the daily events ofthe school year. Buck Blackrnon and date enjoy one of these dances after the Haltom football game l l

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