Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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anna tell ou a stor Pep rallies: times It was hot, noisy, crowded. Sound fun? You bet it was! Although these discomforts were present at each pep rally, students endured them joyfully as they cheered their team on. Pep rallies gave students the chance to go wild for at least 35 minutes while they showed their spirit. Cheerleaders led organized cheers, students broke in with their own chants, and the football players took it all in Getting their carnations, the Vi-Queens take a breather after a pep rally. They performed many routines including ones to Pac-Man Fever and Jailhouse Rock. of spirit, fun, encouragement calmly. The band broke in with Bud,, fCotton Fields and other favorites. During these, the stands would rock and shake as students j umped and swayed with the beat of the music. The chaos was broken up for a while by the speeches given by the coaches or administrators. These were highlighted by Coach Mike Pringle's I wanna tell you a story, and Principal Weldon English's What's the good word? Once again the crowd was stirred up. Students climbed on- one another's shoulders. They threw pom-pons up and down the bleachers. And with all the confetti that was thrown around, the chance of leaving the gym without some in your' hair was slim. Students and faculty alike got down with the Vikings and were as cold as they could be. Suddenly, the shouts were hushed as the band played the Alma Mater. Then the Friday morning activities came to a close as students swarmed down from the bleachers to form the traditional tunnel for the players. Finally, out of breath and with flushed cheeks, students slowly poured out of the gym and made their way to their first period classes. Of course the teachers wouldn't expect them to work, would they? F1114 xv Li t ,',, if .em it ,avg . i. ....,.,-,, 4.1 f I . Smiling, Chris Buckner holds a rose between his teeth. The rose and the kiss were given to him by the football players for the job he did as Thor. Forming a line, cheerleaders kick with the beat. Both the varsity and JV cheerleaders performed at pep rallies. Dressed up for Halloween, students enjoy the pep rally. Attendance at the pep rallies was optional since they were held in the moming. Copy and layout by Kathi Harper 29

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Singing the Alma Mater, exes raise their hands to salute Lamar at the homecoming pep rally. A special section ofthe gym was designated for these retuming students. Showing spirit, students take part in the Friday moming festivities. Mini-pep rallies were also held on the days of important games. Dancing, Vice Principal Dee Didriksen and head drum major Susie Warden keep in step to the music ofthe band. The band played at each pep rally as well as at the game itself 1 'ini ' 4 rg Q J is ' Q limi KY-Q, ,r 1 WH 28 Pep Rallies

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Looking toward the horizon, office buildings start to form Arlington's skyline. Students were able to find jobs working at some of the newer restaurants. Reaching for the sky, the new Hilton is under construction across from Six Flags. Completion was scheduled for early I983. Under construction, the Cyclone for Wet 'n' Wild starts to take shape. The new entertainment attractions to Arlington helped boost tourism. 30 Arlington