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

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Right: On the day of the fire, Baron Concors protects his surfboard used in the afternoon's pep rally. Below: The drum corps presents the lighter side of the day's happenings during the drum cadence with borrowed Bedford Fire Dept. regalia. ire! Three long bells resounded through the halls of Bell Sept. 18, cueing another um seemingly routine fire drill. This drill, ' ,,. however, was actually not a drill at allg rather, it was a warning to evacuate the school from a blaze that erupted in the boiler room and caused six-figure dam- ages, mostly to gymnastic equipment. Most students were hardly concerned with the school's condition since it looked like they would get to go home, but classes resumed even though some had to meet in the courtyard. Although the theme for the day was Luau La- mar, the Vikings succeeded in roasting Miami? the distracted Raiders that evening on the gridiron. Above: Firefighters busily doused the flames that caused six-figure damage to L. D. Bell. 1 6 Student Life . R UQJ N .

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Balance restored in leisure time Current events, concerts, and other activfties gave Bell students a well-needed break from school during the year. During the fall, current events that rocked the nation touched Bell students as well. The entire crowd at the Bell- Trinity game unified for one moment to cheer the recovery of Jessica McClure, the Midland child who fell down a twenty-six foot well near her home. Black Monday, the biggest stock market crash ever, was felt at Bell also, especially by economic students who had S260,000 of Mr. Bob Stapleton's money invested. Bell students eagerly sought leisure from the unpleasant facets of news and school from the turbulence in the Persian Gulf and from junior themes and research. Music provided a temporary release from school activities. Students enjoyed scores of concerts performed in the Metroplex and also three new radio stations featuring heavy metal, Christian music, and light jazz. Spending time with friends proved to be a favorite activity among students, also. Q3 Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis are the stars of the hit television series Moonlighting Vince Neil of the rock band Motley Crue during their recent concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Bono, the lead singer of the rock band U2, opens a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Irish group promoted their album, The Joshua Tree. Rock star David Bowie performs in front of a sold-out crowd at Anaheim Coliseum near Los Angeles in September. His Glass Spider Tour was seen in many cities in the United States and Europe. Student Life AA

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alanoe of qualities Staff honors teaching duo During the Newman Smith football game at H-E- B Stadium, Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton show their spirit on a Bell offensive play. They not only showed their enthusiasm at Bell games but also at other school-related functions and in their aca- demic fields. Their ebullience kept their students interested in class throughout the year. During her fifth period class, Mrs. Betty Stapleton gives the directions to a test over the history of the English language. Her enjoyment of teaching was shown in her ability to express herself and in her involvement at Bell and with the students. Stimulate the economy and Let the boogers die are familiar expressions heard in Mr. Bob Stapleton's economics class as he tries to explain the laws of supply and demand. Economics was a tough class, but Mr. Stapleton reassured his stu- dents by telling them that no matter how confused they were, they will know economics by the end of the semester. Just a couple of teachers doing their job the best they can. Or is it? Both are actively involved with the activities on campus. He is a Junior Class sponsor and teaches both honors and regulars Economics and Business Law. She, on the other hand, spends five periods of her day teaching P.E.A.K. students. The two people are Mr. Bob and Mrs. Betty Stapleton, one of the few married cou- ples at Bell. They are like night and day. He likes sports and seems to always be comparing life to horse racing. He al- ways says, I'll run you hard, but I'll never put you away wet. Mrs. Stapleton enjoys theatre, music, art, and literature. So, with all these differences how do they get along? They balance out. He enjoys her arts and she enjoys his sports. The Stapletons care very much about Bell and don't lose sight of the idea that school is for the student. Their views on teaching are similar. They are the kind of people that care very much about the individual and want Bell to be the kind of place where everyone can get the ma- turity, both mentally and emotionally, that he needs to be a better adult. For their spirit, enthusiasm, and unending care, the 1988 Raider staff dedicates its work to Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton. My favorite image of Mr Stapleton is sitting with Cassie and Brie cornmuning with nature and the creatures of the field Mrs Betty Stapleton English teacher Mrs Stapleton really cares about us She is very supportive Whittmgton Senior Mr Stapleton is a really fun teacher who knows a lot about what he teaches Priscilla Carmichael Junior By setting the example she has influenced thousands of lives who ui turn have passed on her concem for others Mr Bob Stapleton Economics teacher andl consider her a good teacher a great friend. - Rich Dedication 1. 7