Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Manufacturers made the rrvoney by capitalizing on the Texas Heat Wave. Kelly Cooper was among the many to take advantage and purchase a T-Shift Members of the varsity football team start exercises before their actual practice begins. The team encountered two-a-day practices during the summer, followed by the regular workouts during the season. Although school was abandoned for the summer by students, improvements were being made for the upcoming year. Construction that began during the summer included a new practice gym, the remodeling of the boys and girls locker rooms and the addition of an elevator. E 5 st Copy and layout by lamle Hatcher 9

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Summer hotter The summer got off to a sweltering start with temperatures that rose into the 100's. Some deaths and heat strokes occurred due to the extreme heat and 42 consecutive days of 100 degrees. Instead of braving the heat, many people stayed inside or in close reach of a swimming pool. Although many students had nothing more to do than laze around pools, others spent the majority of their summer working. Numerous students found themselves working at Six Flags. Sharon Washburn, an employee of Six Flags said, The heat made working outside uncomfortable, especially with the long hours. Other jobs filled by students ranged from working in fast-food restaurants to grocery stores and department stores. Some students including Kathy Krucke- meyer, Charlotte Harrington and Mark Waterbury chose jobs as lifeguards at the Centre Tennis Club. Padre Island was a popular vacation spot, even though tourists were hampered by Hurricane Allen and the unrelenting heat. While some students chose to enjoy the coast of Texas, Thad Pittman, jimmy Hatcher and Ned Frederick chose the coast of than others jamaica. Ms. Wilma Smithson and her husband Allan were joined by Kelly Cooper and Diana Birge for a trip to Spain. Other trips included church retreats, summer camp and various workshops. What seemed to be the question of the summer was llWho shot l. R.? Because the actors went on strike the episode which revealed this information was postponed. Whether spending the hours surviving the Texas Heat Wave, or working, one more summer eventually had come and gone. :S 3 E During their stay in lamaica, jimmy Hatcher, Ned Frederick and Thad Pittman soak up some rays. The guys recuperated from the previous school year by taking off as soon as finals were over. DFW, the largest airport in the world, shines at night. The airport is of easy access to people in and around the Arlington area. 8 Summer Q 2 S

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