Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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5 'Y 'Q- Closing the Arlington High pep rally, juniors join in singing the Alma Mater, Pep rallies were held Friday mornings from 8:15 until approximately 9 a.m. Al the Student Council hay ride, members roast marshmallows and hotdogs. Student Council represen- tatives were elected from their homeroom classes and sponsored a variety of activities. and layout by Debbie Helm 7

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Rootin' tootin' activities Students and faculty members had the opportunity to go for the gold or aim at making activities better than they had to be. Football games and pep rallies helped unite the school in a feeling of spirit and liWe're number one. Students dressed up at pep rallies in togas, thermal underwear, robes, cowboy hats, ties and other sillythings. Against cross-town rival Arlington High, there were food fights at McDonalds which was decorated by each school's cheerleaders. Some seniors marched through the halls and had their own pep rally in the courtyard. Autumn Harvest displayed the clubs' attempt to go for the gold to make their club better than it had to be. Of course there were numerous other moneymaking schemes for each grade level and club. Such items as magazines, cheese, 'film, spirit bandanas, Christmas ornaments, class T-shirts, key chains, Viking note pads, candles and even turkeys were l'auctioned off. The variety show, the Dinner Theater, and 6 Events 84 experiences 'Black Comedy provided the school with entertainment. There was always the opportunity to 'lremember the year. Class pictures were taken, senior rings were sold to sophomores to have them for theirjunior and senior years, senior announcements were ordered and yearbooks were distributed. Yet most everyone did want to remember the year as was shown by individuals and groups striving through activities to Go for the Gold in making Lamar better than to be. R Practicing for portrays Brinsley a blackout in London. 20-22 at the price students. t was held adults and 51.50 for

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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