Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Pratis makes Purfect Working together for the best Did you ever think about what some students went through to make a performance perfect? Many practiced hours, days and even weeks just for a 5 to 10 minute appearance or routine. But, the practice and hard work often seemed worth it. Tryouts for the dancing positions of West Side Story were Sept. 14. More than 100 tried out and only 40 made it. In addition to regular rehearsals, they practiced every Saturday in September at Persis Studio from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. until the performance in February. Were all those extra hours worth the time? Shellie Palmore answered, I think all the rehearsals and time we spent practicing are going to be more than worth the performance we'll put on. Athletes also practiced daily. The court or field was like a stage to them. They had to continually work out to present a good performance. ROTC practiced twice a week for an hour and every day during their class period. Color Guards practiced once or twice a week for half an hour to an hour depending on how much practice they needed. Besides presenting the colors at all home games, they entered in a contest. Practice seemed to be an overused word at Lamar. Everyone practiced for one thing or another. Even studying was a practice. Students had to practice at it to be good. What seemed like hard work and a waste of precious time often turned into something worthwhile. Many students felt that just to have that few minutes of recognition made everything you worked for seem worthwhile. 2 W 3 o a. fl u E 3 12 Before the Big Event Practicing before a pep rally, drill team members work on perfecting a routine. They worked out every day for a week during first period and Tuesday and Thursday after school to achieve a unified look.

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Kelly Cooper rf' W' xmas fm, f Strike-ing summer Big even ts fu1H11 Silence. Quietude descended as the last students and teachers walked out the door. The parking lot was deserted except for a few stragglers saying good-bye. The school would be relatively empty for the next three months. No, the Plague had not taken over the country. And no, electronic games had not quite yet captured the U.S. It was just summer vacation. As students jumped in their cars and took off for one last lunch with friends or toward their new jobs, all had thoughts of the wonderful things that this summer could bring . . . that spectacular new car . . . that special girl or guy . . . that vacation that you've always wanted to take. This summer might just be the summer you've always waited for. However, in Iune, the National Baseball Association went on strike. They wanted higher wages. Many students who worked at the Stadium lost their jobs. Some people felt so disgusted that the ballplayers would do this to them, that they boycotted the Texas Rangers by refusing to watch the games when Varied dreams the season resumed in late August. However, some faithfuls stuck with their team right up to the end of the season, which stretched into October. The idea of striking seemed to catch on. On Aug. 3, the National Air Traffic Controllers went on strike. The con- trollers were striking for better working conditions, more safety precautions and the all-time favorite, more pay. Many vacations were delayed or not even taken since it was such a hassle to get a seat on an airplane. President Ronald Reagan gave the controllers 10 days to return to work or they would be fired. Some returned, but many did not and they were, alas, fired. On july 29, as the entire world watched, Prince Charles wed Lady Diana Spencer. Charles and Diana will one clay rule England as king and queen. Whether all the things dreamed of were accomplished or not, still it was a break from the ever-present school. It was a chance to relax until September, when the doors once again opened and the school once again became a bustling center of activity. Feeding her sister's horse, Lou, sophomore Amy Cooper prepares to ride while staying at her grandparent's house in Angleton. Most students took advantage of the summer break to experience a change of scenery. Gathering during the summer, cheerleaders draw signs for pep rallies. Many other groups got together over the summer including the football teams, the band, the volleyball teams and the drill team. -A-4. N' 'Vw its , We 1 4-r ' , '!'!f1.,,.M,.1 '- i Copy and layout by julie Wright 11

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Standing with instruments in hand, Jim johnson, Brent Anderson, Eric Priester and joy Braswell wait for further directions. The band practiced every day during fifth period and sometimes after school to perfect the sound of their music and instruments. ppue1KaM Ksseg ipueKaM lfsseg Waiting for directions, Valerie Godfrey, Gwen Snyder, Jason Nadeau and Tod Jeffers practice for halftime activities at the Homecoming game. Princesses and escorts practiced before the game so they would know how far and where to walk on the field during the crowning of the Homecoming Queen. 3pueKaM Ksseg G0 Measuring Kay Culbertson's waist, Karen Floyd tries to get accurate measurements for costumes for The Crucible . Students in the play practiced six weeks for three performances, Nov. 4 to 7. FJ o Ha K4 N L1 n. P-ll D K4 o s FP cr ie U .... hi :s fb U E. Ch sv' ... : P-I 03