Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Remembering the past, several exes watch the cheerleaders perform to the tune Beat It. The Homecoming rally had one of the largest attendances of students, teachers and exes. Performing, several faculty members portray Burleson Elk cheerleaders. Besides the annual Homecoming and gold on Fndays skit, the teachers also showed spirit by wearing blue Q f E .. Ex ! . I X ' ll ' K Arms folded, the football team watches the cheerleaders build a pyramid. Traditionally, the team showed no emotion duriing the rallies. Dancing, the German Club demonstrates a new way to show spirit. Skits by various groups including Keywanettes and the Madrigals were one of the additions to the pep rallies. Leading a chant, senior Linnea Frarer encourages others to join. Students sat in sections by grade levels. Copy and layout by Tara Whitehead 17

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Vikes-What' the good word. 'As the clock wound around to 8:15 a.m., the cheerleaders could be seen making final preparations for the morning's events. The seniors were getting ready to display their l'theme of the week. As the band marched into the gym, the Vi-queens nervously waited to make their grand entrance. 'Pep rallies? They're killer, commented senior Cindy Patterson. Cindy went on to say that the rallies gave everyone a chance to be themselves. A special event occurred during the Homecoming rally when 92.5 KAFM FM's Paul Donavon, awarded the football team with 92.5 'lTeam of the week award. Skits were another addition to the pep rallies. The Madrigals, Keywanettes and German Club showed their support by performing. What did the players think? Senior leff Ballow felt the rallies aroused enthusiasum and support for the players themselves as well as the student body. lt's a time when the whole school is hoping for the same thing . l'Eat'em up anduThe Bud Song seemed 16 Pep Rallies to be two of the many favorite songs of the hour. After the fight song was sung and the students lingered toward their first period class, many said they felt a sense of pride for the navy blue and gold. Senior Debbie Devine summed it all up when she stated 'How about them pep rallies?g Pretty awesome huh? As Vice Principal Dee Didriksen would say Hey Vikes . . . What's the good word? Dressed up, senior guys display their impression of a nerd. At other pep rallies, seniors also came as beach bums, ghosts, super heros and trash bags. Eric

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lu t wait for the week to end Weekends were always welcome. People were usually hyper come Friday morning, and usually dressed according to their emotions. They were dressed extra wildly on pep rally days. Students were excited and waiting for the final word on their weekend plans. Many students indulged by going out to eat on Fridays during lunchtime and, as usual, the sophomores hitched a ride. Waiting, waiting, and finally the bell rang to let the wild weekenders out of school. Everybody rushed off to go to work or do odd jobs before going out Friday night. Some activities included going to movies, parties or concerts. Some people were able to stroll in when they wanted while others g V W ...ai i ,,,,,,,..--f- 'w' Shining it up, Mark Maddock waxes his car. Weekends were a great time for doing things such as this, cleaning your room and mowing the lawn. Taking advantage of open campus lunch, students eat at McDonaId's. Eating at McDonaId's was a tradition on the Arlington High game day. 18 Weekends 'W D Kennon Cogdell had a curfew which was usually around 12:30 a.m. Some students, like Leah Brewer, said she had no curfew and could just tell her parents when she planned on coming home. lt was a wonderful feeling knowing that when you woke up, you didn't have to go through the hustle and bustle of preparing for school. Saturday was a great time for shopping and running around for those who were fortunate not to have to work. Lee Ann White said that working Saturdays at Stripling Cox seemed to make Friday night shorter. On Saturday nights, people usually cruised around to find something to do or went out on dates. Q , A 1' 1 'l 1' ' fl, it 'e , 7 - in ' 5 4' if Y 2 lf 7' ' , -+7 1 V. +??if if In some families, Sunday morning was a time for family togetherness like going to church. Sundays were a good time to relax and watch the Cowboys or go to the lake. Michelle Long said that Sundays were a great time to catch up on sleep and play volleyball with friends. As Sunday night approached, the guilty feeling of not doing homework and not wanting to, set in. As the night went on, you kept telling yourself that you could do it later when really you knew you probably wouldn't. When Monday morning arrived, the feeling of piled up homework finally hit and depressed you.