Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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..m v-cu OP- -fu EI D-c :I -12 MARCH! APRIL Events Sprin up days As the end of the year approached, activities increased. March began with the news that Mr. Weldon English was to succeed Principal Sam Curlee. l'lf anyone had to replace Mr. Curlee, l'm delighted Mr. English was chosen. He's an excellent person to work with and l'm sure he'Il carry on Lamar's traditions, comment- ed Ms. Shirley Wood, math teacher. The Annapolis Naval Academy had a show for some of the senior classes. A high point in the show was when senior Kim Wiman was called to do a few impromptu songs with the group. Also in March, llRoll with the Changes by REO Speedwagon, was chosen as the senior song, however, later, after re- examining the lyrics, the seniors decided to change songs. Due to a lack of response at the second election, a new senior song was never chosen. There was also an AFS assembly during which exchange students talked about their countries' traditions. A new xerox machine was purchased for the library. Mimeographed pages became obsolete as the copier produced ones that were much clearer, and used both the front and back of the paper. In addition, Walter Cronkite retired as CBS news anchorman and the price of stamps went from 15 to 18 cents. Many students also began working at Six Flags and Arlington Stadium. April began with the election of the Senior Class officers for next year. The Sam 1. Curlee Retirement Dinner was held on April 22 at Vandergriff Community Center where the community honored Mr. Curlee. One day, students experienced a six-minute blackout during which several classes were left sitting in total darkness with only the light of lighters to see, Students in biology used bunsen burners for light. On April 20, many senior students decided to take the day off from school. Keeping with tradition, many students went to Lake Grapevine, a nearby pool or to work. To add to the April activities, the government classes went to the District Courthouse in Fort Worth, the band and orchestra went on a trip to Corpus Christi, and John Thorburn was named next year's Thor. On the national level, the space shuttle Columbia was launched into orbit and became the first spaceship to land successfully on earth. This rounded-out a busy and Uhistory- making two months for most students. Portraying Principal Sam Curlee, Doug Hudson and Ms. Linda Denson perform a skit as part of a roast at the Sam l. Curlee Retirement Dinner. A variety of people from the community roasted Mr. Curlee including one of his former teachers, a member of his basketball team and various faculty members. Sipping orange juice, David Ross gathers his strength after giving a pint of blood at the blood drive held on April 20, The drive was sponsored by HOE and the Student Council. will ties 22 March!ApriI f 'xx ,ll 3 l

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During theme week senior Tommy Davis acts as the KLHS disc jodcey. Tommy made announcements during second period the week of Feb. 9-13. 3?275f:7?5i3:'E:q' I.ff Nf.,,, iIE,,iX'vmiYii , , , f , 'V ,- r K, A, i'iii'1,i'Jii,iwi,iw i,,,iu',l,i 'gg .372 ' 'iq-i , 5, lyixlit W 5 X A , ' .1- f 5,-:,s,f5.1.ws f xiii-tw in ifJdi'-QiMr:.'i,QW,,iiggi sh: - ff Nw . i ' ' -1 I' -1 -ie -mtl 1 ii, wi iiigwiqtt at i iw? ,w, . i V - . i if pf im ,' i fiyiviigiiii, 4 i u iw X I V V Vg I is X I Nix X.i1iWi-iwr f T? A A ' 'tiiQi .:x'i'?i' ' 1 T ' ' f 1' 7 ' ' N,-'rift' 'r 'Waii rWii iiiiC2i,iii New year brings back old semester exam Whad ja do over the holidays? , seemed to be the topic of conversation after the Christmas break. Some went skiing or shopping, while others caught up on soap operas or sleep. Relaxation, however, was soon forgotten when school resumed lan. 5, as semester exams reminded students as well as faculty of the reality of school. This was the first year since the 1974-75 school year to have semester exams. There were only two exam periods, contrary to taking exams three times a year under the old quarter system. Some students felt it unfair to have the exams one and a half weeks after the two week-long vacation as Valerie Sams stated ill thought exams should have been before Christmas, because you forget everything during the holidays. That was the only time for exams though, unless school started two weeks earlier in the summer. The highpoint or most memorable time of january and February seemed to be lan. 20. The day was a relief to the country as the 52 Americans were released after being held hostage by Iran for 444 days. Also, on this day Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as President. The drill team traveled to International Competition in California on Feb. 5-7, and placed fourth in two categories. Feb. 9-13 was Theme Week, sponsored by Student Council. One activity was 'Button your Lip Day in which girls could not talk to guys or the guy got her 'ibuttonf' Mark Shepherd was crowned Powder Puff King as he received 45 ubuttonsf' Seniors won the powder puff football game, defeating the juniors 14-8. On Friday the 13th, the Sadie Hawkins dance was sponsored by the Senior Class with Tommy Davis serving as disc jockey. Temperatures extremed from 12 degrees on Feb. 10, to 59 degrees on Feb. 11, to 81 degrees on Feb. 20. The varsity soccer team ended its season with a 31-0-1 record, district champs two years in a row. Overall, january and February proved to be months of ups and downs, mainly ups though! On Wednesday morning at the powder puff football pep rally, cheerleaders Chris Honegger, Kyle Rogers and Brett Cooper cheer for the seniors. Later, the cheerleaders also performed at the freezing cold game in the afternoon. Copy and layout by Debbie Helm 21

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At the last minute, junior Keith Whitlock looks over his campaign speech before the Student Council elections, Keith was chosen as president for the '81-'82 school year. saA2H uqof x tx , as - ll department, P 3-'aw Sw, .. EJ 'fr QW' xx ewan' ' 4 .4 A sg 4 'I' . . aw, Minas. 4, Perfecting cheers, girls practice at a cheerleading clinic in the gym, Forty-two girls competing for 10 positions spent three days at the clinic and then tried out for the judges. Arriving on the scene, firemen make sure the fire that broke out in the girls' bathroom across from room 115 is out. Ms. Sandra Midgett, Ms. Carol Wilson, Diane Sanford, Gaylon Ross, Mike Mayhugh and Bob Jones t brought the fire under control and notified the fire uqol saAeH uqof Jospuwl fi o 'o '4 N : Q. 17 '4 O : X U' Q4 I' Il c W rn : I m 5 'cs N7 DJ KW,