Lawrence D Bell High School - Raider Yearbook (Hurst, TX)

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The wave - The enthusiastic junior class attempts to get the sophomore to continue their wave around the gym. Kick, kick - Seniors kick up their heels at the Arlington Cor- ral the Colts pep rally. 'Q if a ,X , Qi Vt., ,h . 9 iii , 'N-.. I k W, V an me-355-' 1 vu-ff . 1 QM? Ig' ... x, ' I 'i 'S b qi .. '4i-fe. V . 34 vga ' . ' M... I ,Q 'gg I P' 1 4 an .1 5 . R' ' 72 ' ' R t 5 t - Qi ' , 5 tvs! 4 . V 3 jerk Q7 A. 1 1 U m , 5... 2 Al wqx ! Round 'em up boys - Mr. Brown cheers with the seniors in an attempt to Corral the Colts. Luau Lamar - At the conclusion ofthe Lamar pep rally, the seniors come together on the floor to sing the Alma Mater. Student Life 3

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Raider offense - Bryan Delbridge and Tim Connor, varsity football players, at- tempt to move the ball against the Lamar Vikings. Raiderette Captain -julie Watts dances at the Lamar pep rally to inspire the team to Beach the Vikings. Preparing for the game - Coach Bohall speaks to the IV football team to motivate them to do their best in the upcoming game. '-ge: ... High school provides the most The end of summer '86. The end of fun in the sun, sleeping late, tanning, summer jobs and stay- ing out late. A new year of school began. Some weren't ready to come back, some were, but no matter how ready anyone was, it was here. Of course there were things to look forward to, meeting new people, pep rallies, games, organiza- tions, getting reunited with old friends, and weekends, And there were those essentials that weren't looked forward to quite as much - classes, homework, writing papers, studying and tests. Even though the old basics had to be done, just like kindergarten through ninth grade, there were some special moments that only high school could offer. Where else could you dress totally outrageous on Fridays and get away with it? Where else would you get a chance to join so many clubs and organizations? Where else could you take an active part in the student govemment of the school? Where else could you voice your opinion about the no pass-no participation rule on television? What about sports? Where else could you play on one of many teams that are traditionally known to excell? And academics? Where else could you have so many classes to choose from to complete your high school credits? Where else could you choose from so many students to be your friends and companions? Student Life Only high school could offer so many ways to express yourself. Fridays provided a chance to wear beach attire, cowboy hats, togas and other varieties of clothing to carry out the pep rally themes, There were so many clubs to join and par- ticipate in that often there wasn't enough time for them all. Elections all year long for student council, class councils, organization officers, and class favorites kept the students involved in what was being done around the school. When ESPN visited the school early in the year, they gave students, parents and faculty a chance to say what they thought about the no pass-no play rule on televi- sion. The athletic program was known for its ex- cellence. There were many sports to choose from for both males and females - football, volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, tennis and soccer. The academic courses offered provided more than a chance to complete your credits, but a chance to take classes that you were interested in and sub- jects that you wanted to leam something about. And finally, the people. 2141 students enrolled during the summer. That was a lot of people to try to get to know and to choose to associate with. Yes, only here were all of these things offered. These were only the obvious. What was there that wasn't so easy to see? What couIdn't we spot as quickly? What was on the flipside of our high school life?

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t. W .ij li The flipside. just what was on the flipside of high school life? With so many things going on at the same time, how did a student know what to do, when to do it, or even what to think sometimes? Of course, ever one was different, and involved in different ac- tivities. While one was on the football field, another was in the band waiting to march, while et another was in the stands yelling for the team. Maybe someone was at home studying for that big test on Monday, while someone else was workingaon a Science Fair pro- ject, or at the li rary working on the senior theme that was due the next week. But while these students were all in- volved in their different activities, what was really happening? What was that football pla er telling himself on the sidelines. llwlas the band member wishing he was down in the student section with his other friends? Did that fan who was cheering in the stands wish that she was a cheerleader or a Raiderette getting ready to per- form? What about that erson who was at home studying for thjat big test? Did he wish that he was out on the field? And the person working on his award- winning Science Fair project. Did he wish he hadn't taken such a hard class, or was he looking for a challenge? What was the person who was working on her senior theme thinking about. Did she wish she was at the game, or was she just concerned with inishing her theme so she could graduate an go on to college? Bell High chool '86-'87 was full of exciting and memorable moments. But when we look back on them, years from now, will it be those moments that we remember most, or will it be the thoughts and feelings that accom- panied those moments? Above: The marching band exhibits what makes it the pride of L.D. Bell High School. Right:Alan Floyd and Tim Connor watch the defense from the sidelines as the last minutes ofthe Arlington game tick off of the clock. lip ide Left: F.H.A. members adds its special touch to the circus-type atmosphere of the Homecoming parade. Above: Leaving campus on a rainy day, students go their different ways to different lifestyles and activities.